The Tourism Council of Bhutan announced last week that it’s raising the daily tariff required for all visitors from $200/day to $250/day during peak season. This increase will take effect in 2009. (Please note that my April tour is not affected by this increase – yeah!)
While there is officially no limit to the number of people who can enter Bhutan in a given year, the government there has controlled the number of tourists by implementing a daily tariff – this is a not a country where you’ll find hordes of backpackers.
Self-limiting through this tariff has allowed the country to maintain it’s culture and control the impact of tourism on the environment. Compared to other countries in the region, Bhutan has limited tourist facilities – few independent restaurants, cafes and hotels. Therefore, you can only travel there as part of a tour with a guide and driver who make all arrangements on your behalf.
The daily tariff includes all expenses other than drinks and souvenirs. In other words, your hotel, food and in-country transportation are incorporated into the $250/day.
See more info on my April ’09 tour for women Wanderlusters. (Note that my trip in April ’08 filled up quickly and I already have several participants for the upcoming trip.)
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