Bhutan 360 - Travel Guide to Bhutan

Gangtey Goenpa Consecrated

October 11, 2008

His Majesty the fourth Druk Gyalpo and thousands of devotees celebrated the consecration of the restored Gangteng Goenpa (Gangtey Goenpa), an important centre of the Peling tradition and a landmark in Bhutan’s spiritual history.

Dragon’s Gift at the Rubin Museum of Art

September 24, 2008

The sizable lobby and shop area at the Rubin Museum of Art (RMA), on 17th Street of New York’s Manhattan district, was packed with more than 1,000 people the evening of the 17 of September.

Ancient Route in Bumthang Restored for Trekkers

September 24, 2008

A beaten trail, that passed through Ura to Gayzamchu in Bumthang, was once trodden by villagers from the east to transport goods offered as taxes to local chieftains resident in Bumthang, Trongsa, and Punakha. In the 50s, the people of Ura used the path as a mule track to barter butter, betel nuts, and clothes.

Consecration Ceremonies of the Gangteng Sang Ngak Choling

September 21, 2008

The restoration work on the 395 year old Gangteng Sang Ngak Choling (popularly known as the Gangtey Goenpa) in Phobjikha valley has been completed, and an elaborate ceremonies for the consecration of the monastery has been planned. Read More »

Jakar Tshechu Rescheduled

September 13, 2008

The Jakar Tshechu in Bumthang, which was scheduled to be held from the 6 to 9 November, 2008 will be held from the 29 to 31 October, 2008. The original dates were found to be clashing with the Coronation Celebrations.

Revised Tariff For Tourists for 2009

August 9, 2008

As per the decision taken during the 4th TCB meeting, the revision of tourist tariff to be effective from 1st July, 2009.

The tariff for peak months will be USD 250.00 per person per night with 10% agent’s commission. The tariff for the regular months will be USD 200.00 per night with 10% agent’s commission.