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Ancient Route in Bumthang Restored for Trekkers

24 September, 2008 | Tags: Bumthang, National Park, Trekking | Post a comment

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

21 September, 2008 | Tags: 2008 Celebrations, Festival Dates, Festivals, Phobjikha | Post a comment

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.

Jakar Tshechu rescheduled

13 September, 2008 | Tags: 2008 Celebrations, Bumthang, Festival Dates, Festivals | Post a comment

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 tourist for 2009

9 August, 2008 | Tags: Resource | Post a comment

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.

Coronation Ceremony of His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck

31 July, 2008 | Tags: 2008 Celebrations | One comment

The coronation ceremony of His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will be held at the Tashichhodzong on the 8th Day of the 9th Bhutanese month of the Earth Male Rat year corresponding to November 6, 2008.