AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSnowman Race: American ultrarunner Rachel Entrekin finished 10th overall in Bhutan’s 185-km Himalayan race, while Bhutanese runners Dawa Chozom and Pema Choki placed fourth and sixth. The high-altitude event also aims to spotlight climate change. Gelephu Visitor Surge: Preparations are intensifying for the November 1 raising of 108 chortens, with up to 120,000 visitors expected. Hotels are nearing capacity; authorities are arranging tent accommodation, transport and traffic controls. Getting There: A temporary immigration post at Hatisar offers eligible international visitors a more direct route from Assam to Gelephu, with e-visas accepted. Drukair and Bhutan Airlines have added flights ahead of the ceremony, and Drukair has set aside more than 1,000 arrival seats for October 29–31. Tourism Policy: Former tourism chief Dorji Dhradhul’s international recognition has renewed attention on Bhutan’s High Value, Low Volume approach and its emphasis on benefits for communities and the environment.
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