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Tourism Numbers: Bhutan welcomed 25,195 international visitors in June 2026—up 118.6% year-on-year—with Indians still leading (17,814 arrivals, about 71%). Visa Rules for Travelers: Bhutan says only three countries—India, Bangladesh and Maldives—can enter and stay visa-free in 2026, while most other nationalities need a visa in advance. Food & Culture in Phuentshogling: A new initiative is training 15 chefs and compiling a cookbook to help hotels and restaurants serve more authentic Bhutanese vegetarian dishes beyond the usual ema datshi. Sports Tourism Boost: Bhutan will host the World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships in Thimphu next year, with 1,000+ athletes expected from around 70 countries. Local Travel Convenience: New roadside stopovers are planned along the Thimphu–Gelephu highway to improve the on-the-road experience for travelers. Regional Travel Tech: UPI keeps expanding—now live for merchant payments in Bhutan and other countries—making cross-border spending easier for visitors.

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Owned By	Sahu Jain Family through Bennett, Coleman & Company Ltd
Year Founded	1961
Website	https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
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Publication Location	India, Noida
Owner Country	India

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Phuentshogling promotes Bhutanese cuisine beyond ema datshi

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Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)

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Owned By	Bhutan Government
Year Founded	1973
Website	http://www.bbs.bt/news/
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Access Type	open
Publication Location	Bhutan, Thimphu
Owner Country	Bhutan

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Jul. 24, 2026

'I'm shocked': Bhutanese woman travels on Vande Bharat sleeper train 6 months after launch, shares what she found

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The Times of India

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Owned By	Sahu Jain Family through Bennett, Coleman & Company Ltd
Year Founded	1838
Website	https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, New Delhi
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Jul. 23, 2026

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Owned By	Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers, Graeme Gourlay Editor & Publisher)
Year Founded	1935
Website	https://geographical.co.uk/
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Edenbridge
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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Jul. 21, 2026

Bhutan named host of 2027 World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships

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Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)

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Owned By	Bhutan Government
Year Founded	1973
Website	http://www.bbs.bt/news/
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Publication Location	Bhutan, Thimphu
Owner Country	Bhutan

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Jul. 21, 2026

Bhutan mentions the names of only 3 countries whose citizens can enter without a visa in 2026

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Owned By	Naij.com Media Ltd (Rahaman Abiola Editor-in-Chief)
Year Founded	2012
Website	www.legit.ng
Domain Registration Year	2018
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Nigeria, Lagos
Owner Country	Nigeria

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Jul. 22, 2026

Geney Eco-Tourism Facility finally finds an operator

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Owned By	Bhutanese Government
Year Founded	1964
Website	www.kuenselonline.com
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Bhutan,
Owner Country	Bhutan

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Jul. 22, 2026

World's 'happiest' nation facing youth exodus crisis: Gelephu Mindfulness City is Bhutan's unique solution

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Year Founded	1838
Website	https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
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Publication Location	India, New Delhi
Owner Country	India

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