Guide Association of Bhutan

12/05/2026

𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗞𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

Dear tour guides,

The Guide Association of Bhutan (GAB) is pleased to announce the 4th Batch of the Trekking Training Program for interested candidates.

Eligibility: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Culture Guide
Slots Available: 30 only
Selection Criteria: First-Come, First-Served basis

As per the required standards, the course consists of 400 hours (64 days) of training. Therefore, we encourage only those guides who are committed and willing to complete the entire training duration. The training is expected to begin most probably in the first week of June 2026.

This is a valuable opportunity to enhance your guiding skills and expand into trekking-based tours. Early registration is highly encouraged due to the limited number of seats available.

The registration fee for the trekking training is Nu. 3,000/- (Ngultrum Three Thousand only), which will be adjusted towards the training fee during the course. However, candidates who withdraw after registration will forfeit the registration fee.

For registration and further details, please contact the GAB Office at 17239225 / 17790978 during office hours.

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your guiding career!

The Registration link # https://forms.gle/2fNj9NZBXYgvr9ou6

Thank you.
GAB Secretariat

02/05/2026

𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞: 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫

Today’s 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 program was a great success. In commemoration of 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗗𝗮𝘆, volunteers came together for a cleaning and advocacy initiative that began from the parking area of the GAB office and covered the entire stretch of Phendey Lam. The collective effort reflected a strong commitment to waste reduction, environmental responsibility, and community service.

The Guide Association of Bhutan (GAB) extends its heartfelt gratitude to all stakeholders, partners, and especially the dedicated volunteers who participated in today’s program. The event was coordinated by the Chairman, together with Board Directors and passionate waste advocates.

Zero Waste Hour is a national initiative aimed at addressing waste management challenges. It encourages government offices, corporate bodies, private organizations, civil society organizations, and individuals from all walks of life to dedicate just one hour toward raising awareness on waste reduction and educating communities about sustainability and its importance.

This initiative is observed on the second day of every month. By dedicating one hour, participants contribute to reducing waste while inspiring others to take collective action toward a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.

GAB remains steadfast in its commitment to environmental stewardship and will continue organizing such initiatives to help ensure a sustainable and thriving Bhutan for generations to come.

Alongside this meaningful initiative, we also pay our deepest respect and gratitude to all teachers for their invaluable service to society.

GAB Secretariat

National Environment Commission Zero Waste Bhutan Thimphu Thromde Department of Tourism, Bhutan Guide Association of Bhutan

28/04/2026

19/03/2026

𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐑𝐎𝐘𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐆𝐘𝐀𝐋𝐒𝐄𝐘

The Chairman, Board Directors, all tourist guides and the Secretariat of Guide Association of Bhutan would like to joins the nation in offering our heartfelt felicitations in celebrating the Birth Anniversary of His 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐆𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐲 𝐔𝐠𝐲𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐜𝐤.

We offer our sincere prayers for His Royal Highness' long life, good health, and everlasting joy & happiness.

Tashi Delek!

21/02/2026

𝗜𝗡 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘: 𝗔 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗟𝗬 𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬

𝑻𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 - 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔, we lit butter lamps on the auspicious occasion of the 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 of 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 —a day that fills every Bhutanese with immense pride, unity, and devotion. His Majesty’s visionary leadership, boundless compassion, and unwavering commitment to the peace, prosperity, and happiness of the nation continue to illuminate our path and inspire generations.

We also proudly celebrated 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲, honoring the invaluable role of tourist guides worldwide in fostering cultural understanding, safeguarding heritage, and building bridges between people and nations. As tourist guides, we stand with pride as cultural ambassadors, dedicated to sharing our rich traditions, history, and values with authenticity, professionalism, integrity, and a spirit of lifelong learning.

At the same time, today marks the 𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 of the 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧—a significant milestone that reflects our collective strength, unity, and steadfast commitment to excellence. Over the years, the association has strengthened solidarity among our tourist guides, elevated professional standards, and upheld the dignity and honor of the guiding profession in Bhutan.

In the spirit of compassion and service, we also served tea and snacks to the people around, extending warmth and kindness. This humble act of generosity embodies the values of unity, harmony, and selfless service that His Majesty continually instills in the hearts of the Bhutanese people.

May this auspicious day renew our dedication to serve the Tsa-Wa-Sum with loyalty, integrity, and pride.

Tashi Delek!

20/02/2026

FELICITATION

On the marvelous occasion of the 46th birth anniversary of our beloved Druk Gyalpo, the chairman, board directors, tourist guides and the secretariat of Guide Association of Bhutan would like to offer our heartiest felicitations.

We join the whole nation in offering our deepest prayers for His Majesty's joy, happiness and long life.

Tash Delek!

17/02/2026

LOSAR TASHI DELEK

The Chairman, board directors, all tourist guides and the secretariat of Guide Association of Bhutan would like to wish everyone Losar Tashi Delek.

Wishing you a prosperous new year.

- GAB Secretariat

04/02/2026

𝐙𝐄𝐑𝐎 𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐑 – 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟎𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Today’s Zero Waste Hour program was a great success. Our volunteer-tourist guides undergoing trekking guide training actively joined the initiative.

The cleaning and advocacy program commenced from GAB parking area, covering the entire stretch of Phendey lam. The collective effort demonstrated strong commitment toward waste reduction and environmental responsibility.

The GAB would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to all stakeholders, partners, and especially the volunteers who participated in today’s program. The event was coordinated by the Chairman, along with Board Directors and enthusiastic waste advocates.

𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫 is a national initiative aimed at addressing waste management challenges. It encourages government offices, corporate bodies, private organizations, civil society organizations, and individuals at all levels to come together for just one hour to raise awareness on waste reduction and to educate communities on sustainability and its importance.

This initiative is observed on the 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡. By dedicating just one hour, participants focus on reducing waste and inspiring others to take collective action toward becoming more environmentally conscious for a sustainable future.

GAB remains steadfast in its commitment to environmental stewardship and will continue organizing such initiatives to ensure a sustainable and thriving Bhutan for generations to come.

GAB Secretariat

Zero Waste Bhutan National Environment Commission Thimphu Thromde Department of Tourism, Bhutan Bhutan National Bank

21/01/2026

𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐅𝐀𝐌 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐃𝐙𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐊𝐇𝐀𝐆𝐒

The Department of Tourism is organizing Eastern Dzongkhag Familiarization (FAM) tour covering three dzongkhags of Trashiyangtse, Trashigang and Samdrup Jongkhar. The tour is expected to commence from 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟎𝟑 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟏 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

The overall logistics such as 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 and all 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 will be covered by the Department of Tourism.

The objective of this FAM tour are to:
1. Promote eastern Bhutan as tourism destination
2. Showcase the Black-Necked Crane Farewell Festival in Trashiyangtse
3. Strengthen stakeholder(s) engagement and enhance product development.

In this regard the Guide Association of Bhutan would like to seek 𝟓 (𝐟𝐢𝐯𝐞) 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 to take part in this programme. As the number of participants is limited the registration will be on first come first served basis.

Please be informed that the registration dateline is 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

For registration please call 02-339864 / 17790978 / 17239225 during office hours.

Please find attached the provisional agenda of the programme.

-GAB Secretariat.

13/01/2026

ZERO WASTE HOUR (the start of 2026)

The start of this Year is quite incredible. Act of keeping our society little cleaner than yesterday is every citizen’s responsibility.
And it should be kept this way.
Straight and simple.

Our waste enthusiasts headed toward the Takin Trail in Motithang, in observing the zero waste hour for the first month of 2026. We cleared the whole stretch of the brook covered with debris and shredded leaves and dried branches making the trail ready for hikers.

GAB would like to extend our heartiest gratitude to all stakeholders, partners and especially all the volunteers who have shown up for today’s programme. The programme was coordinated by the Chairman along with board directors and other waste enthusiasts.

-GAB Secretariat

Zero Waste Bhutan National Environment Commission Thimphu ThromdeBhutan National Bank Department of Tourism, BhutanGuide Association of Bhutan