For a country that’s long prioritised a balanced lifestyle and good governance over economic gain, Bhutan is doing something it’s never done before: embrace more independent, cost-conscious travellers ...

Tshering Tobgay, now prime minister, characterized Bhutan’s economy as “on the brink of collapse” in a November 2023 election manifesto ... making it harder to compare and shave off added costs. The ...

To bolster its struggling economy, Bhutan is welcoming a new era of tourism. The country is attracting budget-conscious ...