Nestled between India and China, Bhutan is one of the most exclusive countries in the world and a real treat for tourists who can get in. From quaint farming villages to magical forests to mountains where yetis supposedly live, Bhutan is a place which has escaped the civilized touch of the rest of the world.
Credit Card Woes in Bhutan
With the Bhutanese handicraft generating a lot of revenue besides maintaining the country’s unique culture and tradition, the need for an electronic payment network, managing payments among financial institutions, merchants, consumers, businesses and government entities is rising.
Increasing Number of Tour Guides in Bhutan
The Department of Tourism (DOT) in 2005 publicized Bhutan through media and various other promotional efforts like films and travel writings. These helped in attracting more tourists into the country. Despite the increasing number of tourists visiting our country, the number of guides, who have been trained and licensed, have exceeded the demand in the market.
Bhutan is a Top Travel Destination for 2009
Wanderlust, a popular travel magazine of United Kingdom, in the March issue listed Bhutan as one of the worldclass tourist destinations. The Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) received a certificate ‘Top Country 2009’.
Takins Risk Inbreeding
The number of takins at the takin preserve in Motithang is decreasing, according to officials from the Nature Conservation Division (NCD).
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