Bhutan Fashion Week: A Cultural and Economic Opportunity

Bhutan is poised to mark another milestone in its cultural evolution with the launch of Bhutan Fashion Week (BFW), commencing next week. This event arrives at a pivotal moment in the nation’s journey of redefining its identity in a rapidly...

Rising Costs Abroad Do Not Deter Bhutanese Students from Studying in Australia

KIMNZANG DORJI TSHERING | Thimphu Despite significant increases in tuition fees, visa costs, and living expenses, Bhutanese students continue to pursue higher education in Australia, drawn by its globally recognized universities, high academic...

Bhutan travel guide for solo women: Safe, inspiring and deeply rewarding

The best wellness experiences in Bhutan From hot-stone baths to meditation in ancient monasteries, wellness is woven into the fabric of this incredible country. Bhutan has long been a destination for travellers looking for more than just stunning...

Tourism fair 2025 to begin on Thursday

The 13th Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair (BTTF) 2025 will begin on Thursday (October 30) at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Dhaka. The three-day international fair is organised by the Tour Operators Association of...

Int’l tourism fair begins tomorrow

Staff Correspondent 28 October, 2025, 23:30 The 13th edition of the Biman Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair 2025, the largest event in the country’s tourism industry, will kick off on Thursday with the participation of 12 countries at the...

'International Tourism Fair' kicks off Thursday with 12 countries

The 13th Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair (BTTF) 2025, largest tourism exhibition of the country, will begin on Thursday (30 October) at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in the capital with the participation of 12 countries. The...

Tourism Sector Rebounds as Focus Shifts Toward Guide Professionalism and Quality

TENZIN LHAKI | Thimphu The tourism industry is experiencing a strong post-pandemic recovery, with the government intensifying efforts to enhance the quality and professionalism of its guiding services a key pillar of the country’s “high value, low...

Quest for the unusual draws luxury travellers to independent hotels

Demand for independent hotels that offer creative guest experiences is on the rise, as well-travelled individuals turn away from accommodation that feels generic and indistinguishable. Sharing his observations with TTG Asia, Philipp Weghmann,...

10 Least-visited countries in 2025: Offbeat travel destinations for crowd-free getaways

Travel News As global travel surges again in November 2025, finding destinations untouched by overtourism is becoming harder. Yet, some corners of the world remain blissfully calm, places where you can experience raw beauty, authentic cultures,...

Youth group drives eco-tourism at Jomolhari

Soe, Thimphu — Earlier this month, during the 11th Jomolhari Mountain Festival, a small yak-hair tent pitched at 4,100 metres above sea level came alive with the rich aroma of coffee. This was the Jomolhari Café – “The Taste of Yak Milk” – run...

Drinchengang to Become Bhutan’s First Innovative Model Village

Discover Drinchengang, Bhutan’s “village of gratitude” in Wangdue Phodrang — a centuries-old heritage settlement now being transformed into the nation’s first Innovative Model Village, blending traditional architecture, rural livelihood, and...

DoL and HRAB Partner to Promote Decent Work and Strengthen Labour Compliance in Bhutan’s Hospitality Sector

TIL BDR GHALLEY | Thimphu In a move to strengthen labour standards and workplace harmony in Bhutan’s hospitality sector, the Department of Labour (DoL) under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) and the Hotel & Restaurant...

A Milestone in Bhutanese Education: Bhutan’s First PMCA Recipient Honoured for Transformative Teaching

TENZIN LHAKI | Thimphu On 15 October 2025 in Bangkok, Chimi Dema, a teacher at Peljorling Higher Secondary School in Samtse, made history as the first Bhutanese educator to be awarded the prestigious Princess Maha Chakri Award (PMCA). The award...

Royals pay their respects at the coffin of late Queen

King Maha Vajiralongkorn, the only son of Queen Mother Sirikit and the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, invited Bhutan's monarch King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to pay his respects at the coffin of Queen Sirikit. Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit...

Bhutan Airlines joins SabreMosaic marketplace

Sabre has signed a new distribution agreement with Bhutan Airlines (Tashi Air Pvt Ltd), marking the carrier’s debut on SabreMosaic Travel Marketplace. The deal will enable Bhutan Airlines to distribute its content to Sabre-connected travel...

The Price of Hubris: India lost friends, Air bases, and credibility

DND Special Report The slain U.S. President John F. Kennedy once said, “Victory has a hundred fathers, and defeat is an orphan.” His phrase is rooted in the Stoic era. The famous historian Tacitus once remarked, “This is an unfair thing about war:...

Royal Highland Festival breathes new life into fading Layapai auley

Spectators at the recent Royal Highland Festival witnessed Layapai Auley, one of the significant traditional cultural expressions unique to the Layap community in Gasa, something that the future generations may not see if not preserved. The...

DHS report shows higher Bhutanese overstay rate in USA in 2023-24 FY

There was much outrage and shock earlier in 15th March this year when Bhutan was on a draft Red List of 11 countries scheduled for a travel ban according to reporting by the New York Times. Bhutan was not sitting idle though, and it was already in...

Arunachal: Riders from 5 Nations Compete in Tawang’s MONDURO 5.0

TAWANG – The breathtaking hills of Tawang came alive with adrenaline and celebration as the fifth edition of MONDURO 5.0 — the World’s Highest Enduro Race — was inaugurated today at the Amphitheatre, Walk Through Market, Tawang. The opening...

How to go to Bhutan: From visa to accommodation and local travel - here’s your complete itinerary

Bhutan is one of those bucket-list neighbours that Indian travelers just can’t get enough of. This Himalayan kingdom steals hearts with its jaw-dropping landscapes, tranquil monasteries, and vibrant culture. Whether you’re chasing pristine nature,...