Gelephu old town set for major transformation

Gelephu’s old town is about to take on a new look. Around 40 buildings will be rebuilt or upgraded as the Gelephu Mindfulness City works to create a modern urban centre rooted in Bhutanese identity. Japanese architecture firm Nikken Sekkei will lead the first phase, bringing Japanese expertise together with Bhutanese design, materials and craftsmanship. […]