Archive · 5 Nov 2025
PM Modi to Visit Bhutan, Inaugurate Projects and Attend King's Birthday Celebration
India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is planning a trip to Bhutan around November 11th and 12th.
The main reason for his visit is to celebrate the 70th birthday of Bhutan's former King.
During his visit, he is expected to open new projects, like a big electricity-making project called Punatsangchhu-II.
Bhutan's Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, spoke about how India and Bhutan have been friends for a very long time, even for thousands of years because of spiritual connections.
He also mentioned that they hope to work with Prime Minister Modi to make a special place called Gelephu Mindfulness City a famous center for a type of Buddhist practice.
Both leaders feel that India and Bhutan have a great friendship and have worked well together in the past.
Prime Minister Modi had visited Bhutan before, in March of last year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Bhutan on November 11-12.
The visit is timed to coincide with the 70th birthday celebration of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck.
PM Modi is likely to inaugurate infrastructure projects, including the Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project.
Bhutan's Prime Minister highlighted the historical and spiritual ties between India and Bhutan, dating back thousands of years.
Discussions included the potential for Gelephu Mindfulness City to become a center for Vajrayana practice with India's support.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutanese leaders (King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, current King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay)
- What
- Prime Minister Modi is likely to visit Bhutan to celebrate the 70th birthday of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, inaugurate infrastructure projects including the Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project, and participate in cultural events.
- When
- Likely November 11-12; last visit in March last year.
- Where
- Bhutan
- Why
- To celebrate a significant royal birthday, strengthen bilateral relations, inaugurate development projects, and explore collaborations like the Gelephu Mindfulness City as a Vajrayana center.
Historical & Spiritual Ties
Modern Development & Collaboration
Bhutan-India Relationship Foundation
Historical & Spiritual Ties
The strong foundation of collaboration between India and Bhutan was established thousands of years ago through the travel and teachings of Indian spiritual leaders in Bhutan.
Modern Development & Collaboration
Current cooperation and development partnerships are building upon this historical foundation, with significant benefits derived from the current collaboration.
Future Vision for Gelephu Mindfulness City
Historical & Spiritual Ties
Gelephu Mindfulness City has the potential to become a prominent center for Vajrayana practice.
Modern Development & Collaboration
With the assistance of Prime Minister Modi and the Government of India, Gelephu could be transformed into a Vajrayana center, fostering future achievements through collaboration.
- Prime Minister of India
- Narendra Modi
- Prime Minister of Bhutan
- Tshering Tobgay
- Occasion for Visit
- 70th birthday of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck
- Potential Project Inauguration
- Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project
- Proposed Future Center
- Gelephu Mindfulness City as a Vajrayana center
- Last PM Modi Visit to Bhutan
- March last year
