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Bhutan’s eco-tourism push gains ground with focus on women and community empowerment

ཟླ་༥ 12, 2025 2 mins read
Bhutan’s eco-tourism push gains ground with focus on women and community empowerment

Eco-tourism in Bhutan is emerging as a powerful tool to protect natural and cultural heritage while delivering tangible benefits to local communities. By offering visitors an educational and meaningful experience rooted in Bhutanese traditions and ecosystems, the sector is steadily becoming a model for sustainable development.

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