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24/02/2013

31/01/2013

Bhutan Selected as Finalist for
Tourism for Tomorrow’s Destination Stewardship Award

Kingdom of Bhutan Chosen among 133 Applications from 46 Countries

London – January 23, 2013 – The Kingdom of Bhutan, a tiny country nestled high in the Eastern Himalayas, has been selected as one of three finalists in the “Destination Stewardship” category for the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards hosted by the World Travel & Tourism Council.

The Destination Stewardship Award goes to a destination which successfully demonstrates a program of sustainable tourism, while incorporating social, cultural, environmental and economic benefits. This year’s awards panel received 133 applications from more than 46 countries on six continents, with Bhutan being shortlisted to the top three of this pool.

Since opening its borders to tourism in 1974, Bhutan has carefully nurtured its environment and protected its living culture, and Bhutan’s people have benefited from the resulting economic growth. Ensuring the happiness of its 750,000 people is at the core of Bhutan’s development, and the destination has long been known as a country that puts gross national happiness (GNH) ahead of gross domestic product (GDP). As noted by the World Travel & Tourism Council’s international judging panel, the Tourism Council of Bhutan adheres to not only GNH-driven practices, but also to a policy of high-value, low-impact tourism.

Bhutan is also known as The Land of the Thunder Dragon and is one of the last bio-diversity hot spots in the world. With 72% of the country covered in forests, 60% of the total land area protected, and its lands home to some of the world’s rarest and most endangered flora and fauna, Bhutan is an environmentalist’s dream. Visitors to Bhutan can marvel at the country’s varied landscape and witness for themselves how the modern world can be finely balanced with a traditional lifestyle.

For further information about the Kingdom of Bhutan, including its required daily minimum package, please visit www.tourism.gov.bt. For the complete list of finalists for the Tourism for Tomorrow awards, please visit www.wttc.org.

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About the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB)
Tourism in Bhutan today is a vibrant business. The Tourism Council of Bhutan adheres to a policy of high-value, low-impact tourism. Tourism in Bhutan is founded on the principle of sustainability, meaning that tourism must be environmentally and ecologically friendly, socially and culturally acceptable, and economically viable. Bhutan does not limit tourist arrivals; in fact, tourism is now the government’s top priority. The Royal Government of Bhutan recognizes that tourism, in affording the opportunity to travel, can help in promoting understanding among people and building closer ties of friendship based on appreciation and respect for different cultures and lifestyles.

The minimum daily package covers:

A minimum of 3-star accommodation
All meals
A licensed Bhutanese Tour Guide for the extent of the stay
All internal transport
Camping equipment and haulage for trekking tours
All internal taxes and charges
A royalty of $65 which goes toward free education, free healthcare and poverty alleviation

How much is the daily rate?
The minimum daily rate is (for a group of 3 persons or more):

USD $200 per person per night for the months of January, February, June, July, August and December.
USD $250 per person per night for the months of March, April, May, September, October and November.

For more information about these details, or about the Tourism Council of Bhutan in general, please go to www.tourism.gov.bt.

Getting to Bhutan Today the main points of entry are through Phuentsholing in the south that links Bhutan with the Indian plains of West Bengal, through Gelephu and Samdrup Jongkhar that links with the Indian state of Assam and through Paro, where the entry is through Druk Air, the National airline ...

25/01/2013

AS SEEN IN BHUTAN

20/01/2013

The spring season holidays package for Punakha Festival, Paro Festival, Rhododendron Festivals are on sale. Contact today to avail the biggest discount.

17/01/2013

Bhutan Featured in the New York Times'
"The 46 Places to Go in 2013"

Kingdom of Bhutan Listed Number 5 out of 46 Worldwide Locations

New York, NY – January 14, 2013 – Bhutan has long been known as a tiny Eastern country that puts gross national happiness ahead of gross domestic product, but yesterday’s issue of the New York Times touted it as much more, highlighting it as destination #5 out of 46 “must-go-to” destinations for 2013.

The annual travel resource – which lists tourism destinations from all over the world, selecting them based on the best, most intriguing, and sometimes most untapped areas – featured Bhutan previously in 2009, but cited Bhutan’s new daily flights and luxury resorts opening up throughout the country as reason to launch it back into the Top Five for 2013. Eco-chic accommodations, spicy local cuisine, rejuvenating spas, and centuries-old monasteries and temples make Bhutan a should-see; the pristine natural landscapes and the warm, welcoming people make it a can’t-miss. With additional flights making travel to this exotic destination easier and intimate yet well-appointed hotels awaiting visitors, Bhutan is certainly a “Place to Go” in 2013.

The New York Times isn’t the only major publication to notice all of Bhutan’s alluring attractions. Forbes also recently named Bhutan among its “10 Best Once in a Lifetime Trips: Best of 2013 Bucket List Travel,” where it referred to the destination as an “outdoor recreation wonderland for hikers and mountain bikers to explore” and “one of the most uniquely individual places on earth, physically and culturally.”

To read the full Forbes article on “10 Best Once in a Lifetime Trips: Best of 2013 Bucket List Travel,” go to www.forbes.com/pictures/ehkj45jdlj/exotic-journey-bhutan/. The full New York Times article entitled “The 46 Places to Go in 2013,” can be found at www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/01/10/travel/2013-places-to-go.html?ref=travel. For information on Bhutan, accommodations and activities throughout the country, visit the Tourism Council of Bhutan’s website at www.tourism.gov.bt.

The only Buddhist nation on earth is also the only one that measures its success in terms of 'Gross National Happiness.' Bhutan includes some of the highest peaks on the planet, where unique and welcoming monasteries cling to cliff faces, and is both culturally fascinating and an outdoor recreation ...

19/12/2012

Dochula Festival held annually in December in Bhutan. It is an unique and amazing festival.

05/12/2012

29/11/2012

11/11/2012

Just before landing on Paro International Airport

10/11/2012

With Abisola Obasanya and Vanessa Ridehalgh

02/11/2012

The National Day holidays package for 6 night 7 days is on sale now. Book it today to join the National Day celebration of this small Himalayan Country - the birth place of Gross National Happiness.

22/10/2012

13/10/2012

If the Buddha is alive today, he would be so upset with we human.

02/10/2012

The Great Rinpung Dzong ( Fortress on the heap of Jewels).

24/09/2012

At the view point of Punakha Dzong.

20/09/2012

“The planet is in distress and all of the attention is on Paris Hilton.”
― Al Gore

Pen and note pad basket woven out of FROOTI COVER. SUPPORT THE MOVE FOR A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT.

20/09/2012

Pen and note pad basket woven out of FROOTI COVER. SUPPORT THE MOVE FOR A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT.

20/09/2012

Laundry basked woven out of TAAZA milk cover. Reuse, Recycle and Reduce.

12/09/2012

Seasonal greetings!

into BHUTAN adventures is working with Drukair to conduct a mountain flight on the 4th October (tentatively before lunch). Should any of your guests seem interested, please contact us for details. Earlier the better.

11/09/2012

Anna and Thomas...during their visit to Bhutan. What a memory.

10/09/2012

The black necked festival is on sale now. Please get your booking at an earliest to avail attractive price.

02/09/2012

Team Bhutan

02/09/2012

Di-mystifying the travel to Bhutan.

02/09/2012

We are promoting tour package from 26 september to 30 september, 8th Noveber to 14th November and some open packages as well. Anyone wishing to travel to Bhutan from Bangkok should visit us at booth No. C382. Today is the last day of festival and we are giving bumper discounts.

27/08/2012

This is to inform all that condition of Zam Shap Wom (Bridge) between Barchong and Shodu campsites on Jumolhari Trek III is deteriorating due to the bridge’s foundation being damaged/ eroded by flood/ rain.

In this regard, we would like to inform all the guides going on the above mentioned route to be extra cautious while trekking by Lingzhi – Dodeyna route. For further enquiry and update on the actual condition of the bridge and overall route, please contact Mr. Wangdue, Lingzhi Gup at cell number 17117266.

21/08/2012

Tourism Council is organizing the 3rd Dragon Tour Bicycle racing from Bumthang to Thimphu (Capital city) over a distance of 268 KM and crossing over three mountain passes over 3000 mtrs. above sea level. Any one wants to participate...get in Touch.

18/08/2012

Accommodation crunch for tourist in peak season. As reported by "The Bhutanese" www.thebhutanese.bt

15/08/2012

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO ALL THE INDIANS.

07/08/2012

Due to poor load and also having to unnecessarily place one aircraft for Mumbai operations during the peak season, Druk Air has decided to temporarily suspend Mumbai flights for the entire month of September. Mumbai operations will resume from October, however resumption of flights will be further studied and analyzed based on feedbacks and commitments from Druk Air agents in Mumbai.

06/08/2012

This is to inform all that RSPN will be recognizing Bhutanese citizens who have contributed significantly in conservation of Bhutan’s environment and for this RSPN will accept nominations for the award from all walks of life. The nomination can be made through online www.rspnbhutan.org or by post. Last date is 31st August.



If you have any nominations please do and attached are the nominations forms and letter from RSPN.



Also the Association has received unverified complaints and reports that the tourist vehicles which are allowed to ply in the core areas during the Pedestrian Day (Tuesdays) are being misused by Guides and Drivers. In this regard, we would like to request all guides to kindly make sure that such misuses do not happen.

Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) is an only civil society organization working on environment conservation in the Kingdom of Bhutan. It works on biodiversity, species, sustainable livelihoods, environment education and advocacy and research.

26/07/2012

The ABTO Board of Directors met with the senior management of TCBS and had discussion on the proposed increase of royalty as budget for the delinked TCBS.

After a thorough discussion, TCBS requested for reconsideration and proposed an increase of USD 10 during peak season and USD 5 during lean season as opposed to their initial proposal of USD 15 during peak season and USD 10 during lean season. The increased Royalty collection timeframe is proposed minimum of 1 year from the date it is decided.

As such the Board of Directors would like to request your feedback and suggestions on the above proposal by 31st July 2012 (Tuesday).

15/07/2012

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