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Discover Bhutan
A land of ancient dzongs, fluttering prayer flags and unspoiled mountain valleys — where Gross National Happiness guides a nation, and every delegate is welcomed as an honoured guest.
A Kingdom Unlike Any Other
Tucked between India and Tibet, Bhutan is one of the world's most tightly guarded secrets — a carbon-negative kingdom that measures progress not only in GDP, but in Gross National Happiness. Whitewashed dzongs, saffron-robed monks and terraced rice fields sit beneath snow-capped Himalayan peaks that have never been mapped by climbers.
For delegates of ICSciEnTec 2027, Bhutan offers more than a backdrop — it offers a rare chance to experience a living culture that has protected its forests, its architecture and its identity while quietly becoming a hub for renewable energy, engineering and technology research in the Eastern Himalayas.
Adorable Corners of Bhutan
A handful of the places that make first-time visitors fall quietly in love with the kingdom.
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Tiger's Nest Monastery
A sacred temple complex perched 900m above the Paro valley floor.
Punakha Dzong
Widely called Bhutan's most beautiful fortress-monastery.
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Buddha Dordenma
A 54-metre gilded bronze Buddha watching over the capital.
108 Memorial Chortens
Prayer-flag ridgelines with panoramic views of the high Himalayas.
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National Memorial Chorten
The spiritual heart of the capital, alive with devotion daily.
Gross National Happiness
A national philosophy placing wellbeing and sustainability on par with economic growth.
Vibrant Tshechu Festivals
Masked-dance festivals held in dzongs throughout the year, open to all visitors.
Living Heritage & Textiles
Hand-woven kira and gho are still everyday dress across the kingdom.
Warm Hospitality
Delegates are welcomed as guests of the kingdom, not just conference attendees.
About the Venue
The College of Science and Technology (CST) is a constituent college of the Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) and the country's premier institution for engineering and technology education. First established in 1972 as the Royal Bhutan Polytechnic, the college moved to its present campus at Rinchending in 2000 and became the first institution in Bhutan to offer Bachelor's degrees, in Civil and Electrical Engineering. It has since grown into a full-fledged college offering undergraduate and Master's programmes across engineering, architecture and construction management.
Getting There
By air: Fly into Paro International Airport, Bhutan's only international gateway, then travel onward by road to Phuentsholing.
By land: Phuentsholing sits directly on the Bhutan–India border, adjoining the Indian town of Jaigaon (West Bengal) — a common overland route for delegates travelling from India, Bangladesh and Nepal.
Visa and permit requirements vary by nationality — please confirm current rules before booking travel.
Facilities for Delegates
Auditorium & Seminar Halls
Tiered seating and breakout rooms for plenaries and parallel technical sessions.
On-Campus Accommodation
Hostel and guest-room options within walking distance of session venues.
Labs & Studios
Engineering, architecture and computing labs available for demonstrations.
Connectivity & Support
Campus-wide Wi-Fi and a dedicated conference help-desk throughout the event.
Facility list is indicative — please confirm the final arrangements with the ICSciEnTec 2027 organising committee.
Join Us at ICSciEnTec 2027, RUB – CST
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