The Bhutan Nepal Foundation (BNF) is a nonprofit organization with its head office based in Nepal. The objective of the Foundation is to preserve and promote the historical and cultural relationship between Bhutan and Nepal, and to preserve the history, experiences, and legacy of Bhutanese refugees in Nepal.

About BNFLearn about the Bhutan Nepal Foundation and our mission What We DoFive interconnected pillars guiding what we do

Dr. D. N. S. DhakalFounder & Chair of BNF

Our work is guided by five interconnected pillars that support an amicable solution to over three decades old Bhutanese refugee issue.

ArchivesPreserving historical records and rare artifacts MuseumBhutanese Refugee Historical & Cultural Complex Refugee AdvocacyTruth, reconciliation, and national dialogue People-to-PeopleCross-border cultural and community engagement Non-Resident BhutaneseFramework for the global Bhutanese diaspora

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Awareness & Publications

Awareness campaign and publication are the keys to bring Bhutan and Nepal together to reach towards an amicable resolution of this protracted refugee problem. Meticulous records keeping, publication and organizing open conversations on opportunities and constraints are the main ingredients of National Reconciliation in Bhutan and promotion of people-to-people relationship. Towards that end Bhutan Nepal Foundation would undertake research publication, organize open visual discourses, and promote cultural activities between the peoples of Bhutan and Nepal.

NewsLatest updates from the Foundation News ArchiveArchive of past news articles ReportsAnnual reports and financial statements Publications ArchiveResearch papers, books, and documents Books on BhutanCurated collection of books about Bhutan Videos on BhutanVideo collection showcasing Bhutan

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Event & Retreat ReservationReserve the Bhutan Nepal Foundation Complex for retreats and stays Upcoming EventsUpcoming conferences and programs Past EventsPrevious conferences and programs

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About BNF What We Do

Our work is guided by five interconnected pillars that support an amicable solution to over three decades old Bhutanese refugee issue.

Archives Museum Refugee Advocacy People-to-People Non-Resident Bhutanese

News News Archive Reports Publications Archive Books on Bhutan Videos on Bhutan

Event & Retreat Reservation Upcoming Events Past Events

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February 26, 2026

Bhutan-Nepal Foundation – An Initiative to Strengthen Bhutan-Nepal Relationship

Nepal and Bhutan are ancient neighbors, sharing more than 1,200 years of continuous history. It is believed that Guru Padmasambhava journeyed to Bumth...

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Bhutan-Nepal Foundation – An Initiative to Strengthen Bhutan-Nepal Relationship

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