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Takin – National Animal of Bhutan
The national animal figures in Bhutan history as an object of fascination to various English visitors Thimphu: Bhutan: In...
Introduction of new route from Bagdogra & Kolkata (West Bengal, India) to Kathmandu(Nepal) by Spice Jet
Come 13 August, 2014, it’s all set for launch of new route from Bagdogra & Kolkata to Kathmandu. With...
3rd Haa summer festival draws 134 tourists
Tourism: Haa: Bhutan: The third Haa summer festival this year managed to draw 134 international tourists, the highest so...
Increased Frequency for Kathmandu Sector
Paro: Bhutan; As per the revised MOU signed between Nepal and Bhutan, additional frequencies to/from Kathamandu with the ATR...
Druk Air Charter Flight (Bhutan)
Charter Flights Kindly find below charter flight details for your kind information. KB402/13JUL/PBHKTM/1410-1515HRS/ATR/TIMES IN LOCAL (CHARTER) KB403/13JUL/KTMPBH/1545-1720HRS/ATR/TIMES IN LOCAL...
Drukair Flight Update (Bhutan)
Paro. Bhutan: Flight Adjustment and Timing Changes Due to minimal load on KB210 and KB211 of 29July, the equipment...
India’s Fastest Train Rolls Into Taj City
Agra: India: Touching a speed of 160 km an hour, a high-speed train from New Delhi to Agra completed...
SpiceJet to increase flight frequency to Bagdogra from Delhi
Bagdogra, West Bengal, India; This comes as a warm news for all those guests who wishes to visit Darjeeling,...
Jet Airways starts daily flight on Delhi-Kathmandu route
Jet Airways Ltd has started a third daily flight from Delhi to Kathmandu from May 23. The new service,...
India to implement e-visa system soon
The Indian government, under new Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will push ahead with the planned electronic visa authorization (e-visa)...
Proposed Bullet Train: Taj Mahal can be reached in 90 mins from Delhi.
Delhi; India: The distance to reach Taj Mahal city from Delhi is approx. 210 kms. It normally takes around...
Tango’s Murals may be saved.
Thimphu: Bhutan:Heritage: Experts from the United Kingdom said that the rare and precious mural painting on the walls of...
Flight Cancellation (Druk Air)
Paro: Bhutan: Kindly be informed that flights KB402 and KB403 of 1 July has been cancelled and the existing...
Additional Flight International (Druk Air)
Paro: Bhutan; An additional flights has been planned as follows: KB128/08JUL/PBHBKK/1130-1530HRS/A319/TIMES IN LOCAL KB129/09JUL/BKKPBH/0445-0645HRS/A319/TIMES IN LOCAL KB120/13JUL/PBHBKK/1620-2020HRS/A319/TIMES IN LOCAL...
Revised Timing Domestic Flight( Druk Air)
Kindly note the revised timings for the below mentioned domestic flights due inclusion of additional flights. KB1001/11OCT/PBHBUT/ATR/0900-0935HRS/TIMES IN LOCAL...
Additional Domestic Flight (Druk Air)
Paro: Bhutan: Due to demand in traffic, an additional flight to/from Bumthang has been inserted as follow: KB1003/04NOV/PBHBUT/1345-1420HRS/ATR/TIMES IN...
Druk Air Flight Timing Changes
Please be informed about the flight status for Kolkatta and Kathmandu for Druk Air PBH stand for Paro, CCUP...
JOMOLHARI MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL 2014
This year the Jumolhari Mountain Festival 2014 will be held on 8th and 9th of October 2014 at Dango...
Haa Summer Festival 2014: Show casing the rich alpine flowers, folklore and culture
Haa Summer Festival 2014 to be held on 5th and 6th July 2014 at Haa. This year the festival...
Closure of Paro Ta Dzong Museum.
This is to kindly inform that Paro Ta Dzong Museum will remain closed from 13th to 15th June 2014...
Grand inauguration of Tara lhakhang at Pangrizampa (Thimphu) Bhutan.
The one-storied temple was constructed under the aegis of Her Majesty the Queen Mother Thimphu:Bhutan: His Majesty the King,...
Lakshadweep to open three uninhabited islands for tourists
Lakshadweep has decided to open three uninhabited islands exclusively for tourists after building beach resorts and water sports facilities....
The Leela Palace New Delhi named among India’s Best Hotels for Women Travellers
The Leela Palace New Delhi has been voted among the Best Hotels for Women Travellers in India by the...
India to open 7 new visa centres in Malaysia
India will open seven new visa centres in Malaysia by the end of this month to support a recently...
Cathay Pacific to start double daily non-stop flights from Delhi to Hong Kong from March 31
Cathay Pacific Airways announced that it will offer double daily non-stop flights from Delhi to Hong Kong from March...
Thailand situation normalizes… at least for tourists and visitors
BANGKOK, THAILAND – It seems that professionals of tourism have been heard. After five days of a rather strictly...
The military stages coup d’état in Thailand
The present Coup d’e’tat takes the tally to 12th times since 1932. History holds the testimony that most of...
Calm in Thailand despite the imposition of Martial Law
Despite the fact that martial law has been imposed in Bangkok on Tuesday morning, there has been no sign...
Bhutan Airlines’s Kathmandu flight deferred
Please be informed that Tashi Air’s proposed commercial flight to KTM from 15th May has been delayed and has...
Druk Air Schedule of 15/ 19 May reinstated to original timing
Paro: Bhutan: Druk Air has changed the equipment type back to ATR for flights KB400/KB401 of 15 & 19...
Change in aircraft and timing on 15 and 19 May
Due to the demand in traffic for KTMPBHKTM, Druk Air requires to change the aircraft type to A319 on...
Taktsang Trail Clean Up campaign by Clean Bhutan
Taktsang trail in Paro is one of the most popular trails in Bhutan. It takes approx. 2 to 3...
Additional Flights ( Druk Air)
Paro: Bhutan: In order to meet the demand for BKKPBH sector, Druk Air requires to operate the following additional...
Flight (Druk Air) Reschedule of 12 May 2014
Paro; Bhutan: Please be informed that the following flights of 12th May 2014 have been rescheduled: KB210/12MAY/PBUCCU/0615-0715HRS/ATR/ALL TIMES IN...
Wind Horse USA become GSA for Bhutan Airlines
This week, Wind Horse USA office entered into an agreement with Bhutan Airlines, to be their General Sales Agent...
Bhutan: Paro: Drukair Update
Due to the demand in traffic for Kathmandu-Paro sector on 1st June 2014, Drukair is required to change the...
Nepal; Multi Millon Dollar Industry is under threat.
The thrill of climbing Mount Everest is an experience that many tourists hope to achieve, from adrenaline junkies wanting...
Tashi Air acquires Airbus
Aviation Paro: Bhutan: Indicating its intention to continue competing in the international aviation sector, Tashi Air (Bhutan Airlines) received...
Election tourism booming in Indian holy city
VARANASI, India – Foreigners keen on experiencing a slice of Indian elections are being treated to guided tours of...
Tibet Recorded Positive Tourism Numbers
Last year was a good year for Tibet’s tourism industry with a record number of tourists touring the nation’s...
Border Gate closure (South eastern & south central Bhutan) due to Indian Election.
Thimphu; Bhutan: This is to kindly inform that due to Election in Kokrajhar in Assam on 24th April 2014,...
Flight timing (Druk Air Domestic Flight)
Paro; Bhutan: Please be informed that flight timings for PBHBUTPBH (Paro – Bumthang – Paro) of 26April 2014 will...
Chartered Flight (Druk Air Domestic Flight)
Paro; Bhutan: Druk Air will operate a charter flight for BUTPBH (Bumthang – Paro) on 25April 2014. Flight timings...
Additional Flight (Druk Air)
Thimphu: Bhutan: Due to the demand in traffic for KTMPBH, following additional flight on 19th May and 23rd May...
More options for Hotels around Delhi Airport
Those who need to stay close to Delhi airport now have two more great new options.The Holiday Inn and...
Border Gate Closure due to Indian Election
Bureau of Law and Order has informed that due to general election in Jalpaiguri under the State Government of...
Druk Air Schedule change for 24 April
Due to operational reasons (strong winds), Druk Air has reschedule the following flights: KB1001/24APR/PBHBUT/0630-0705HRS/ATR/ALL TIMINGS IN LOCAL(flight departure preponed...
Renovation of Paro Ta dzong begins
Paro; Bhutan: Museum: Works on renovating the national museum in Paro has begun exactly 365 years after it was...
Druk Air Domestic Flight Timing Changes
Due to operational reasons (strong winds), flight timings for Paro-Bumthang and Bumthang-Paro have been revised for the following dates:...