Ed Sheeran announced this week he’s taking his Mathematics Tour to Bhutan, India and the Middle East in early 2025. The tour, formally named the +–=÷x Tour, includes a notable stop in Bhutan’s capital of Thimphu on Jan. 24, 2025 — which will be the first major international concert to be held in the country, according … Read more
The only country that measures its success by a Gross National Happiness Index, Bhutan is famous for its scenic towns, historic landmarks and sprawling untouched beauty. One look at a photo of the famed Tiger’s Nest monastery or Chimi temple can be enough for keen travellers to put the country on their bucket list. But … Read more
PM Narendra Modi and PM Sheikh Hasina at Saturday’s summit decided to boost regional connectivity connecting Himalayan States of Bhutan and Nepal with Bangladesh that would boost business and investments in the Bay of Bengal region. As part of sub-regional connectivity initiatives, India will extend transit facilities for movement of Bangladesh goods to Nepal and … Read more
A mountain kingdom that charges tourists a small fortune for access is more than worth a visit, as it is a one-of-a-kind destination. Around the corner from Mount Everest and stuffed on the edge of Tibet, Bhutan is surrounded by famous locations but doesn’t enjoy the same level of popularity. The landlocked nation is equally, … Read more
Bhutan’s governing philosophy of “Gross National Happiness” has been heralded the world over for balancing economic growth with the well-being of its citizens. But recent discussions of “Gross National Happiness 2.0” by its newly elected Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay suggest that change on some level is underway as the country struggles with an economic crisis … Read more
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobay talks about using “GNH 2.0” to balance the country’s economy with its environmental, cultural and governmental ethos, reports CNBC’s Monica Pitrelli. 01:45 Mon, May 20 20244:29 AM EDT Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz … Read more
Bhutan may reconsider its controversial $100 daily tourism fees if the country’s tourism industry recovers soon, Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay told CNBC on May 10. But the fees are likely to go higher, he said. Bhutan reopened its borders in September 2022 with an increased “Sustainable Development Fee” of $200 per person per day … Read more
You can sign up to do a circuit with a particular company, but canny travellers do it differently. Each brand has one or two outstanding properties, and there are a handful of memorable independently owned lodges. Reflections in a pond at Six Senses Thimphu, a luxury lodge in Bhutan that offers breathtaking views. Photo: Six … Read more
Just 10km (6.2 miles) from the Chinese border, in the most northerly reaches of Gasa district, Laya is accessible only on foot or by helicopter. When setting out, reassured by the guide that the hike would be a mere 12km, the helicopter option seemed like a ridiculous idea. After completing about a third of the … Read more
India and Bhutan on Friday exchanged several MoUs and signed agreements in the fields of energy, trade, digital connectivity, space and agriculture, and finalised the MoU on the establishment of rail links between the two nations. The MoUs were exchanged here in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay … Read more
