Planning a trip to Bhutan? Learn about culture, permits, seasonal travel, and practical tips for a smooth, enriching visit.

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During a recent T20 International series against Myanmar, left-arm spinner Sonam Yeshey from Trashigang produced a spell to ...

Bhutan is using surplus, carbon-free hydropower to mine Bitcoin, converting excess electricity into a liquid digital export rather than curtailing generation. Mining and custody are handled by the ...

Thimphu (Bhutan): 4th Nov 2025 (ANI): Preparations underway for global peace prayer festival 2025 in Bhutan’s Thimphu Video: CCTV shows shockwaves from Red Fort blast shaking ground 40 feet below The ...

THIMPHU, September 30, 2025 — Migration of Bhutan’s educated young and its skilled professionals in recent years has been concerning to the Royal Government of Bhutan and international partners, says ...

For everyone traveling to the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, the minimum daily exchange rate per person is US$100.00. Therefore, the budget traveler and backpackers may not be seen, and overtourism has ...

A new poverty mapping report, a collaboration between the National Statistics Bureau and the World Bank, offers an unprecedentedly detailed look at poverty levels across the country, highlighting ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I roam the world for epic nature, urban areas and road trips. From trekking to Tiger’s Nest monastery and exploring Punakha Dzong ...

THIMPHU, Bhutan—The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is best known for its stunning landscapes and national happiness index. Lately it has earned a new reputation: crypto pioneer. Bhutan now boasts a ...

NEW DELHI, April 17 (Reuters) - The Himalayan nation of Bhutan is exploring ways to mine and leverage green cryptocurrencies using hydropower to boost its economy and create jobs to reduce brain drain ...

Bhutan is a remote country in the eastern Himalayas filled with temples, monasteries, colorful prayer flags and gorgeous scenery. Since opening to outside visitors 50 years ago, the country has taken ...