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His Majesty graces graduation of first cohort of Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law
25 November 2022: His Majesty The King graced the Graduation Ceremony for the first cohort of graduates from the Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law at Pangbisa, Paro. The cohort of 25 graduates of the Class of 2022, who were the first students to be admitted to JSW Law when it opened its doors in 2017,…
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National Service Bill Passed by Both the Houses Unanimously
The historic bill has ideals of Universality, Equality and Inclusiveness 09 Nov 2022: Envisioned by His Majesty the King of Bhutan, the Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck, the ‘Gyalsung’ or National Service is mandatory service in plans to be implemented by year 2024. It requires Bhutanese youth attaining 18 years of age or upon completion of…
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His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo accepts the prestigious 2022 Blue Planet Prize
06 Oct 2022: His Majesty the Fourth King of Bhutan was awarded the 2022 Blue Planet Prize by the Asahi Glass Foundation of Japan. Her Royal Highness Sonam Dechan Wangchuck received the prestigious Prize on behalf of His Majesty the Fourth King in Tokyo on October 5, 2022 during the Prize Award Ceremony that was…
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Travelife Partner sustainability award for Original Bhutan Travels
Amsterdam, 28/09/2022. The Travelife Partner award was received today by Original Bhutan Travels. The award is a recognition for the long-term efforts and front runner position of Original Bhutan Travels regarding sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. Original Bhutan Travels complies with more than 100 criteria, related to an operators’ office management, product range, international business…
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120 international guests arrive on day 1
… including 28 who paid the new levy of USD 200 (by Dechen Dolkar, Kuenselonline) 23 Sept 2022 Bhutan received 120 international visitors when it reopened its borders yesterday after remaining shut for more than two years. They were excited and overwhelmed to be welcomed with Bhutanese hospitality including gift…
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Bhutan’s borders to reopen in September
Staff Reporter 30 June 2022 Bhutan will reopen its borders to tourists on September 23, 2022, the Tourism Council of Bhutan announced yesterday. A press release from the council stated that the reopening would be with a renewed focus on the sustainability of the sector. “At the centre of the sector’s revamp are three areas…
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NA passes Tourism Levy Bill 2022
Tshering Ngedup Thobchog, (Courtesy: ‘The Bhutanese’ Newspaper) After many deliberations, the Tourism Levy Act of Bhutan 2022 was adopted by the National Assembly of Bhutan on Friday with the Sustainable Development Fee increasing from USD 65 to USD 200. The National Assembly conducted the Third Reading on the Tourism Levy Bill of Bhutan 2022 on…
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Pedaling Peaks & Passes
This is a bicycle trip that takes you over Bhutan’s numerous mountains and passes. You realize on this trip that Bhutan has very little of flat terrains – you either go up or down! Luckily if you prefer, you can have your car drop you on top of the mountain pass and ride down. And…
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Dragon Rides
This itinerary features some of the classic cultural highlights of Bhutan, as you arrive to these spots on number of adventurous means. This requires international license and number of additional permits along with regular arrangements. The trip features biking (cycling), off-road motorcyling and cars along with horse riding. The Dragon Kingdom features some of the…
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Heli-Hiking by Original Bhutan
Though tried and tested elsewhere, Heli-hiking in Bhutan was conceived by our Managing Director Tsewang while working for a different company. It remains to be an activity that Tsewang loves to promote as it can take you to remote parts and wayward communities – beauty and interaction that you could miss if not for the…