As per Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB), as of 26 August 2022, 26 tourists visited the country, paying the new SDF of USD 200, and 9 more regional tourists will enter the country at Nu 1,200. At the moment, 11 tourists are in the country paying the SDF of USD …

As of 22 August 2022, a total of 372,500 biometric of individuals were collected. The Department of Information Technology and Telecom (DITT) expects to complete the biometric data collection by end of March 2023. Except for Thimphu Thromde, the collection from the rest of the dzongkhags will be completed by December …

The Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) has mandated that all tourists stay in hotels rated three stars or above in Bhutan. On 26 July, TCB announced that it will inspect the hotels for TCB-certification. The notification stated, “In view of the requirement for all guests to stay in TCB certified …

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) 2022 released by National Statistic Bureau (NSB) on Thursday, shows that CPI in July increased to 6.61 percent from a year ago in July 2021, with 0.08 percentage point increase in the rate compared to previous month. According to the report, food prices went up …

After the announcement from the Thimphu Thromde’s Entertainment Licensing Committee (ELC), the Karaoke bars and clubs are being suspended for failing to fulfill the technical standards. They were given until 30 November 2022 to make modifications, and until then the business would be suspended. However, the President of Bhutan Chambers of …

A recent notification from the Entertainment Licensing Committee (ELC) of the Thimphu Thromde started suspending Karaokes and clubs for not meeting technical standards. They were given time till 30th November 2022 to make changes and until then the business will be suspended. There are about 75 karaoke in Thimphu and …

Thimphu’s Clock Tower is a popular attraction for both visitors and locals. But the city’s main feature was in poor condition, with the clock broken, the slates shattered, flower pots were broken and the water fountains were dry for years. Thimphu Thromde is currently renovating the Thimphu Clock Tower. The …

On 13 August 2022, Thimphu Thromde issued a notification on colouring of roof to be completed before 31 December 2022. Those failing to adhere will be levied a penalty of Nu 50,000. After Thromde posted the notification on the social media, the comment section was flooded with negative comments. However, …

The Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) has framed the draft of Tourism Rules and Regulations 2022. The rules and regulations apply to TCB, tourism service providers, tourists visiting Bhutan, and the relevant ministries, government agencies, civil society organizations, offices or an individual collaborating with TCB in facilitating tourism activities. Fines …

MoWHS Minister says Thromde has the right to levy such fines Recently, Thimphu Thromde decided to impose severe fines for what it says are illegal activities from parking cars on the pavements to connecting kitchen and bathroom waste water to the sewer. The comments section and social media in general …