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Tourism Policy

Tourism in Bhutan was privatized by the Royal Government of Bhutan in 1991 before which time the tourism industry was solely run by the government. However despite of the privatization of tourism, the tourism licenses were still relatively restricted to only 33 tour operators until 1998. After the silver jubilee coronation of our 4th king Jigme Singye Wangchuk in the year 1999, the government liberalized the licensing policy particularly for tourism industry and started issuing licenses to all interested people. Today it is a vibrant business with over 400 tour operators bringing over 25000 tourists a year. The government has targeted to bring in 100,000 tourists by 2012. The Tourism Industry in Bhutan is based on the principle of sustainability, indicating that tourism must be environmentally and ecologically friendly, socially & culturally acceptable and economically viable. Thus it adheres strongly to a policy of low volume high quality and high value tourism. The number of tourists visiting Bhutan is regulated at a manageable level. The control on the number of tourists is exercised through a policy of government regulated tourist tariff of US$ 200 (will increase to UD$250 w.e.f January 2011) per person per night. However this policy does not mean that the tourists cannot visit Bhutan after certain numbers. As long as the tourists can afford to pay, there is no restriction on the numbers to visit annually.
All tours must be booked through recognized Bhutanese Tour Operator such as Experience Bhutan Travel and the same agent will provide entire land arrangements.

   
Bhutan Climate
The climate in Bhutan differs greatly from one region to another because of its topography. Tropical with monsoon....
Travel Guide
The Kingdom of Bhutan requires that all travelers entering on a Tourist Visa be accompanied by English....
   
Festival dates 2010
Festival (Tshechu) is religious ceremonies held on consecrated ground.The ground where they are held is purified and consecrated by lamas.
Flight Schedule
Druk Air, the national flag carrier of Bhutan is the only airline operating in and out of Bhutan...
   
   
Bhutan Climate
The climate in Bhutan differs greatly from one region to another because of its topography. Tropical with monsoon....
Travel Guide
The Kingdom of Bhutan requires that all travelers entering on a Tourist Visa be accompanied by English....
   
Festival dates 2010
Festival (Tshechu) is religious ceremonies held on consecrated ground.The ground where they are held is purified and consecrated by lamas.
Flight Schedule
Druk Air, the national flag carrier of Bhutan is the only airline operating in and out of Bhutan...
   
   
Bhutan Climate
The climate in Bhutan differs greatly from one region to another because of its topography. Tropical with monsoon....
Travel Guide
The Kingdom of Bhutan requires that all travelers entering on a Tourist Visa be accompanied by English....
   
Festival dates 2010
Festival (Tshechu) is religious ceremonies held on consecrated ground.The ground where they are held is purified and consecrated by lamas.
Flight Schedule
Druk Air, the national flag carrier of Bhutan is the only airline operating in and out of Bhutan...
   
Khetnath,
I am now safely backed home but the memories of your beautiful country will live with me always.My stay in Bhutan was simply wonderful. The trek was little challenging for someone of my age but nevertheless the views were the most beautiful I have seen anywhere in the world and helped to melt the pain.
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