Bhutan Travel News

THIMPHU: Volunteers working in Bhutan came together in Damphu, Tsirang, on December 24 to observe international volunteer day and exhibit programmes on waste management, recycling and forest fire.

LAYAP LINK: The public call office in Singyethang is a busy place and a blessing 6 December, 2009 - Layaps have started descending to the warmer climes of Punakha and Wangduephodrang.

The funds will be used for procurement and distribution of relief material for people affected by the earthquake that hit eastern Bhutan on 21 September 2009.

THIMPHU: The Royal Norwegian Government contributed US$ 300,000 to the Bhutan Health Trust Fund .

World Disabled Day 2 December, 2009 - While fancy bigger structures keep coming up in Thimphu - some with elevators - they don't make access for people with disabilities any easier and this is because there are always some steps to get to the elevators.

Wind Horse is an established adventure travel company providing small group journeys and personalized trips to Bhutan, India, Nepal and Tibet.

After passing Mount Everest on the left, the Druk Air Airbus 319 weaves its way down a narrow mountain valley to land at Paro.

A number of French companies are keen to invest in Bengal. This was the message given to Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee by French Ambassador Jerome Bonnafont, who is currently in Kolkata to promote Bonjour India, a festival of France.

THIMPHU: Of the 34 people in upper Haa town who were made homeless by a fire on November 18, 22 have moved in with friends and relatives as of yesterday evening.

THIMPHU: Almost two years after it was established as a council, the tourism council of Bhutan will finally function as a fully autonomous authority with nine new council members led by the prime minister and a restructured TCB secretariat.

THIMPHU: When Bhutan presents its national report for the universal periodic review on the human rights situation in the country on December 4, in Geneva, the countrya s delegation will be commended on the successes and also have to provide clarity on, among others, some largely inaccurate claims and allegations.

Bhutan boast of the beauty of eastern Himalaya Mountains. The country is one of the beautiful sandwiched nation in South Asia.

THIMPHU: In less than three weeks, Bhutan will present a report on the human rights situation in the country to the human rights council in Geneva, Switzerland.

Bangladesh and Bhutan on Monday issued a joint communique promising enhanced connectivity particularly though land routs and cooperation in tapping hydropower at the Himalayan foothill nation for mutual benefits.

Phon Ging Mai Ngern Thong : a dance created on the auspicious occasion of the 60th anniversary of His Majesty the King of Thailand's accession to the throne, is to wish the King happiness and good physical health.

TAWANG: Pema Yangjum of Krolam, a small township in the Tashigang district of Bhutan, just lived her dream.

Bhutan may sell power to Bangladesh in return for more imports, including fruits and vegetables, as the South Asian nations discussed trade and tourism as well as cooperation in setting up industries.

The Dalai Lama flies to a remote, high-altitude Tibetan monastery in northeast India on Sunday on a visit that has infuriated China, which claims the surrounding Himalayan region as its own.

King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck sought Bangladesh's support for hosting the 16th summit of Saarc as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had an audience with the monarch discussing ways of bolstering bilateral cooperation.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought a road to Bhutan through India for bettr trade and people-to-people contact.