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Is this country the Switzerland of Asia?Also considered as one of the happiest countries in the world, Bhutan is home to about 770,000, and only opened its d...

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Some of the experiences shared by our valued clients during their tour to Bhutan . Tourism Council Of Bhutan Abto Bhutan Must Do Travels Travel Lover Bhutan Bhutanese Forum

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Eden and Gary, Welcome to Bhutan Eden Mclean Tourism Council Of Bhutan

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Tour operators who had bookings confirmed to visit Bhutan before June 20, 2022 could bring in tourists by December 31 this year at the old Sustainable Development Fee of USD 65. The decision helped many operators bring in tourists who had already confirmed their visit.

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22/11/2022

𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧; 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

“Historically a pilgrimage route, the fully-restored Trans Bhutan Trail reopened to visitors in September. Its 250-miles of scenic footpath will offer visitors a unique perspective of the Asian country and likely will become one of the world’s most iconic cross-country walks,” stated Lonely Planet.

Lonely Planet is travel guide book publisher with over 150 million guide books in print.

The travel guidebook company is trusted source for any traveler since it’s inception in 1973.

Lonely Planet stated: “Bhutan is no ordinary place. It is the last great Himalayan kingdom, shrouded in mystery and magic, where a traditional Buddhist culture carefully embraces global developments.”

Low Volume, High Value Tourism

The Bhutanese pride themselves on a sustainable approach to tourism in line with the philosophy of Gross National Happiness. Foreign visitors famously pay a minimum tariff of US$250 per day, making it seem one of the world's more expensive destinations. However, this fee is all-inclusive – accommodation, food, transport and an official guide are all provided, so it's not a bad deal. You don't have to travel in a large group and you can arrange your own itinerary. What you won't find is budget independent travel.

Surprising Bhutan
Bhutan is like nowhere else. This is a country where the rice is red and where chillies aren't just a seasoning but the main ingredient. It's also a deeply Buddhist land, where monks check their smartphones after performing a divination, and where giant protective pen*ses are painted at the entrance to many houses. Yet while it proudly prioritises its Buddhist traditions, Bhutan is not a land frozen in time. You will find the Bhutanese well educated, fun loving and very well informed about the world around them. It's this blending of the ancient and modern that makes Bhutan endlessly fascinating.

The Last Shangri-La?
So why spend your hard-earned money to come here? Firstly, there is the pristine eastern Himalayan landscape, where snow-capped peaks rise above primeval forests and beautiful traditional villages. To this picture-book landscape add majestic fortress-like dzongs and monasteries, many of which act as a stage for spectacular tsechus (dance festivals) attended by an almost medieval-looking audience. Then there are the textiles and handicrafts, outrageous archery competitions, high-altitude trekking trails, and stunning flora and fauna. If it's not 'Shangri-La', it's as close as it gets.

An Environmental Model
Environmental protection goes hand in hand with cultural preservation in Bhutan. By law, at least 60% of the country must remain forested for all future generations; it currently stands above 70%. Not only is Bhutan carbon neutral, but it actually absorbs more carbon than it emits! For the visitor, this translates into lovely forest hikes and superb birding across a chain of national parks. Whether you are spotting takins or blue poppies, trekking beneath 7000m peaks or strolling across hillsides ablaze with spring rhododendron blooms, Bhutan offers one of the last pristine pockets in the entire Himalaya.

Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2023 offers a comprehensive set of itineraries to help you explore the world. For the first time ever Lonely Planet sorted the list by trip type - eat, journey, connect, learn, or unwind - to help you find your next adventure.

The travel guide book company placed Bhutan under must take journey in 2023.

“Sometimes it’s not the destination but the journey itself that’s transformative. Looking for a trip that moves you? These places should be on your radar,” stated Lonely Planet placing Bhutan in the list.

Lonely Planet listed 30 must visit destination after surveying the more than 200 experts with Lonely Planet that carefully predict the upcoming year’s most anticipated places and travel experiences.

Lonely Planet checks the travel hack, normally, through in-person brainstorm events, from Beijing to Buenos Aires, discussing what’s inspiring the guidebook company.

The team of passionate travel experts review thousands of ideas to produce a shortlist to continue forward for further revision.

Then the shortlisted destination goes to the company’s panel of acclaimed travel experts then scrutinized the shortlist.

“This year’s panel included: Roi Ariel, General Manager of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council; Uwern Jong, Editor-in- Chief of OutThere; Tharik Hussain, an expert in Muslim culture and heritage; Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, an expert on Caribbean travel; Martin Heng, an accessible travel advocate; and Melanie Lieberman, senior editor at The Points Guy,” stated Lonely Planet

Once the panel delivers their choices — the finalized list is ready to be shared with a trusted few, and kept top secret till it’s revealed in October.

Lonely Planet shared three featured articles on Bhutan. The links are:

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/Bhutan

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/bhutan-seven-day-itinerary

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/bhutan-best-day

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/planning-visit-bhutan

18/11/2022

𝗕𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱-𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯

𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘓𝘦𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘉𝘩𝘶𝘵𝘢𝘯 2𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥'𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘱 50 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴

Travel Lemming, a US-based online travel guide read by more than 6 million travellers, on 15 November announced its list of the top 50 destinations in the world for 2023.

Bhutan was named the best place to travel in Asia next year, and the number 2 destination overall in the world.

The annual list of 50 best places to travel highlights emerging destinations and hidden gems around the world.

Carissa Nimah, Chief Marketing Officer of The Department of Tourism, Bhutan commented: “Bhutan has long practiced a policy of ‘high value, low volume’ tourism to protect and preserve its peace, its sacred places and its wilderness. Bhutan is already an incredibly alluring destination ... yet there are still so many more layers to be revealed and shared.”

Nimah continued: “We invite all travelers to visit Bhutan to experience the inspiration, mystique, spirituality, adventure and energy of Bhutanese culture. It’s an honour for us to be included in the list of the best places to travel for 2023. Welcome to Bhutan.”
In explaining why Bhutan was selected, the article says Bhutan “Is a special place with breath-taking scenery and the freshest air you will ever inhale.”

The annual list is a collaborative project of the publication’s team of more than 25 travel writers and editors.
The top 10 destinations on the list are:
• 1 - Lafayette, Louisiana
• 2 - Bhutan
• 3 - Utila, Honduras
• 4 - Ile Sainte Marie, Madagascar
• 5 - Kosovo
• 6 - Salento, Colombia
• 7 - Vanuatu
• 8 - Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia
• 9 - Uzbekistan
• 10 - Detroit, Michigan

By region, the full list of 50 destinations includes 7 destinations in Europe, 5 in Asia, 4 in South America, 4 in Oceania, 4 in Africa, 6 in North America (besides the US), and 20 in the United States.

Nate Hake, CEO of Travel Lemming, commented: “2023 is shaping up to be the year of ‘revenge travel,’ as travelers venture farther and go bigger with their trips. Our unique list of 50 hidden gems is the perfect source of inspiration for that once-in-a-lifetime trip to somewhere unique.”

Travel Lemming is an online travel guide with more than 6 million annual readers. It is known for its focus on encouraging travelers to go “off the lemming path.”

https://travellemming.com/best-places-to-travel-2023/

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/travel-lemming-names-bhutan-worlds-2nd-best-/?published=t&trackingId=R%2BTEsRnT6YXurtf2vdl1aQ%3D%3D

Travel Lemming
Department of Tourism, Bhutan

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Colorful festival of Bhutan

06/09/2022

Meet our very first tourist since March 2020! Jeffery, Jacky and Adrian arrived in Bhutan on 30th August to 6th September touring the kingdom for 7 days. We hope this visit was a very meaningful and memorable in your life , we wish you a safe journey along with a safe return!