New Delhi, India: Closed for almost 2.5 years due to covid-19 pandemic, once again the India-Bhutan border gates will finally reopen for tourists on September 23.

The Himalayan kingdom’s Director (law and order) of the Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs, Tashi Penjore said, “Government of Bhutan has officially announced that international border with India will be opened on Sept 23 as Covid cases have subsided. We prepare to open the border and give visitors a good experience.”

The Minister also urged Indian tourists to visit different places in Bhutan after entering the country through the Gelephu and Samdrup Jongkhar gates. He added that earlier they had issued only entry permits through Phuentsholing and Paro, but have now added three additional entry gates for tourists.

The Minister informed that visitors who plan to halt the night and travel beyond the designated points will be charged INR 1200.