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Bhutan holds high-altitude race to highlight climate dangers

October 13, 2022556 Views

Twenty-nine runners set off on a rare high-altitude race in Bhutan on Thursday to highlight the dangers of climate change to the Himalayan kingdom sandwiched between China and India, two of the world's biggest polluters. Bhutan, roughly the size of Switzerland, has forests covering 70% of its land, which absorb nearly three times more climate-changing emissions than the country produces a year. "The race is designed to raise awareness about climate change and its risks to our economy and the livelihood of the people," Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji told Reuters by telephone after flagging off the race in the northwestern town of Gasa. Organisers said the runners would take five days to complete the 203 km (126 miles) Snowman Race from Gasa to the northeastern town of Chamkhar a...

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Bhutan reopens its borders with new tourism strategy

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September 23, 20221010 Views

Strategy underpinned by enhancements to sustainable development policies, elevation of guest experience and infrastructure upgrades Bhutan unveils new national brand: 'Believe' The Kingdom of Bhutan today reopens its borders to international guests following the COVID-19 pandemic. The country has unveiled a new tourism strategy, underpinned by transformations in three key areas: enhancements to its sustainable development policies, infrastructure upgrades, and the elevation of the guest experience. "Bhutan's noble policy of High Value, Low Volume tourism has existed since we started welcoming guests to our country in 1974. But its intent and spirit were watered down over the years, without us even realising it. Therefore, as we reset as a nation after this pandemic, and officia...

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Bhutan and Amankora to reopen doors on 23rd September

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July 15, 2022755 Views

The sole remaining Himalayan Buddhist Kingdom will reopen its borders to international travel on 23 September 2022, enabling Amankora to once again offer unparalleled journeys of discovery through this mystical land in its five lodges. For over two years Bhutan has retreated into the mists of its Himalayan eyrie to ensure the wellbeing of its people. Now ready to emerge, like a gilded peak after the storm clouds have passed, the Kingdom will present an ever rarer and more awe-inspiring cultural safari. Accommodation at Paro lodge, Amankora, Bhutan and firepit terrace with view of Drukgyel Dzong Honoured to be Bhutan’s first and most trusted international travel partner since the Kingdom opened to the outside world, Amankora has joined in every endeavour to uplift and rebuild during...

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Bhutan to now charge $200 per tourist per night

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July 1, 20221048 Views

Will welcome tourists 'who can spend' from September 23 Bhutan will reopen for international tourists from September for the first time since the pandemic began more than two years ago, officials said on Thursday, as the tiny Himalayan kingdom looks to revive its economy. Wedged between China and India, the country with scenic natural beauty and ancient Buddhist culture, took drastic early steps and banned tourism, a major source of income, in March 2020 when the first COVID-19 case was detected there. FILE PHOTO: Paro International Airport in Bhutan. The constitutional monarchy of less than 800,000 people has reported fewer than 60,000 infections and only 21 deaths, but the $3 billion economy contracted in the last two fiscal years, pushing more people into poverty. read more...

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ड्रैगन के देश में

RAJU KUMAR

September 13, 20201218 Views

भूटान के बॉर्डर के नजदीक का आखिरी रेलवे स्टेशन हासिमारा। यहां से लोकल टैक्सी के सहारे पश्चिम बंगाल के जयगांव। भूटान के बॉर्डर पर भारत का आखिरी शहर। फिर जयगांव से टहलते हुए एक दीवार पार करते ही भूटान के फुंटशोलिंग शहर में। यानी ड्रैगन के देश में। कितना आसान और कितना सहज। भारतीय पर्यटकों के लिए देश के किसी हिस्से की सैर की तरह विदेश का पर्यटन। जयगांव और फुंटशोलिंग के बीच कोई फासला नहीं है। है तो बस बीच की एक दीवार, जो भारत और भूटान की सीमा रेखा है। एक गेट के सहारे इस पार से उस पार और उस पार से इस पार करते हुए यहां दो देशों की संस्कृतियों के बीच का जीवन दिखता है। इन दोनों शहरों के बीच दिन में बिना किसी परमिट के आना-जाना किया जा सकता है। लेकिन जब यहां से सड़क के रास्ते भूटान की यात्रा पर निकलने की बारी आती है, तो फुंटशोलिंग से ही परमिट बनवाना पड़ता है। भूटान की राजधानी थिम्फू भूटान की य...

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कैसे घूमें अनछुआ पूर्वोत्तर सड़कों से

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September 2, 20201565 Views

पूर्वोत्तर के आठ राज्यों में सिक्किम सैलानियों की पहुंच में भी सबसे ज्यादा रहा है और लोकप्रिय भी। असम में गुवाहाटी कामाख्या मंदिर और माजुली द्वीप की वजह जाना जाता रहा है तो पूर्वी असम के इलाके अपने चाय बागानों के लिए। इसी तरह शिलांग व चेरापूंजी के इलाके अपने झरनों के लिए दुनियाभर में लोकप्रिय रहे हैं। पूर्वोत्तर को सड़क के रास्ते रोमांचक ढंग से घूमना हो तो उसके कई तरीके हो सकते हैं। सिकिक्म में गंगटोक से मंगन होते हुए उत्तरी सिक्किम में युमथांग और जीरो प्वाइंट तक का रास्ता बहुत खूबसूरत है। पूरा रास्ता तीस्ता और उसकी सहायक नदियों के किनारे-किनारे चलता है। कंचनजंघा चोटी के नजारों से लकदक यह रास्ता दुनिया की सबसे ऊंची व खूबसूरत हिमालयी झीलों में से एक गुरु डोंगमार झील की तरफ ले जाता है। बस उसके लिए खुला मौसम और खुले रास्ते, दोनों की दरकार होती है। खास तौर पर लाचेन से गुरु डोंगमार तक...

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Modern Bhutanese Dance at Naropa Festival

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August 30, 20201367 Views

Modern Bhutanese Dance during the inauguration ceremony of Naropa 2016 at Hemis, Ladakh. Its slow and soothing dance, just perfect for everybody to join in. Billed as the "Kumbh Mela of the Himalayas" and "Ladakh's Largest Buddhist Festival in History", the Naropa festival takes place once every 12 years. It's celebrated by the Drukpa Order of Himalayan Buddhism in honour of their 11th century patron saint, Naropa. The festival included performances by prominent Himalayan artists and Bollywood celebrities, as well as an elaborate spiritual ceremony and public display of the holy Six Bone Ornaments that belonged to Saint Naropa. This year the festival was celebrated from 16th to 22nd September. The centre of the festival was the Hemis Monastery near Leh, which is the seat of the Drupka Lin...