AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism Numbers: Nepal welcomed 1,209,357 foreign tourists in FY 2025/26, with India leading at 311,531 (about 25.76% of arrivals), followed by the US (111,325) and China (109,892). Bhutan Entry Rules: 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. Bhutan Tourism Momentum: Bhutan recorded 25,195 international tourist arrivals in June 2026, up sharply from June 2025, with Indian visitors still dominating (17,814 arrivals) and average stays at 5.76 days. Local Food Tourism: Phuentshogling is rolling out training and a cookbook to help hotels and restaurants serve more authentic Bhutanese vegetarian dishes beyond the usual staples. Health Access for Travelers & Locals: Telemedicine is bringing specialist care to Sarpang patients via video calls from Gelephu, reducing costly trips to Thimphu. Sports Tourism: Bhutan will host the World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships in Thimphu next year, with preparations already underway.
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