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Thimphu Tshechu Festival (National Festival of Bhutan) – September. As the biggest and most important of the festivals in Bhutan, the Thimphu Tshechu is a grand celebration held in the capital city. The festival features a series of masked dances performed by monks and laymen.
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Bhutan has slashed its Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) tourist tax by 50 per cent for the next four years.
As of 1 September, visitors will be required to pay US$100 per person, per night for the length of their trip (down from US$200 per person per night). The new rates will remain in effect until 31 August, 2027.
The 50 per cent reduction will also be applied to children, meaning new SDF rates will be US$50 for those aged 6-12, while those under 6 will be free. The 24-hour SDF waiver for tourists staying in border towns will continue.