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Punakha Dzong closed during the Coronation Ceremony

27 October, 2008 | Tags: 2008 Celebrations, Punakha

ABTO Announcement: As per the information received from the Punakha Dzongkhag Administration, the entry for tourists in Punakha Dzong is restricted with effect from 27 October - 2 November, 2008.

Results of New Travel Survey

26 October, 2008 | Tags: Business

Below is a survey just taken at a travel show in Washington D.C. It is interesting to note: “The current economic climate will affect how and where these travelers will take their vacations. 76% of respondents are more likely to take less expensive vacations with 64% looking for better travel deals to help finance their [...]

Thimphu - Phuentsholing highway open temporarily

25 October, 2008 | Tags: Transport

The Road Surface Transport Authority (RSTA) will be lifting the Thimphu - Phuntsholing highway closure on Mondays and Tuesdays with effect from Monday, 27 October.

Traffic during the Coronation celebrations

23 October, 2008 | Tags: 2008 Celebrations

All vehicles (including media/ journalists duty vehicles) on tourists duty from 2 - 8 November 2008 in Thimphu should register with ABTO office. ABTO will be issuing an identification stickers based on tourists travel itinerary (route permit).

Traffic closed - Dry run for the coronation

23 October, 2008 | Tags: 2008 Celebrations

This is to inform all that as per the RSTA notification # RSTA/AF-11/2008-2009/389 dated 22 October 2008, the second dry run of the Public Transport Arrangement in Thimphu will be held on 26 October 2008 (Sunday).