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Bhutan explores wildlife and nature-based tourism to boost conservation and local livelihoods

ཟླ་༤ 18, 2025 3 mins read
Bhutan explores wildlife and nature-based tourism to boost conservation and local livelihoods

Bhutan’s tourism sector remains largely focused on cultural experiences, with around 90 percent of current offerings centred on heritage and tradition

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