Information for the Bhutanese Travel Professional
Punakha Dzong closed during the Coronation Ceremony
27 October, 2008
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.
Read More >>Traffic during the Coronation celebrations
23 October, 2008
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).
Read More >>Traffic closed - Dry run for the coronation
23 October, 2008
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).
Read More >>Security clearance for guides and drivers during the coronation
20 October, 2008
Tour guides and drivers accompanying journalist guest(s) visiting Bhutan through local tour operators for the Coronation will have to submit the duly completed security registration forms along with two passports size photograph to the Bhutan Infocomm and Media Authority (BICMA) along with the application for media accreditation for the journalist guest(s).
Read More >>Media during the Coronation
13 October, 2008
In a Press Release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Royal Government of Bhutan will be issuing gratis visas and waive tourists fees for all interested media organisations wishing to cover the celebrations.
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