Permits to visit protected areas while trekking will now be issued by the Department of Forests and Park Services. This permit was until now issued by the Nature Conservation Division.
As per the directive of the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) through the TCB document: TCB/ABTO-05/2165, dated 30th July 2010, the following changes within the prevailing discount structure:
In a Press Release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Royal Government of Bhutan will be issuing gratis visas and waive tourists fees for all interested media organisations wishing to cover the celebrations.
ABTO together with SNV – Bhutan: Dutch development organisation will be organizing ”Leading for Change” training programme exclusively for 35 interetsed tour operators.
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Route permit for tourists can be processed at the same time as processing tourists visa at the Department of Immigration (DoI) avoiding having to visit DoI twice(once for visa and second time for permit).
The Immigration Authorities in Nepal have notified that henceforth all foreigners visiting Bhutan are required to present necessary visa clearance documents issued by the Department of Immigration, Bhutan without which they will be denied boarding. (As of now they have to show only at the Druk Air check in counter).
Department of Forests and Park Services to Issue Permits
Permits to visit protected areas while trekking will now be issued by the Department of Forests and Park Services. This permit was until now issued by the Nature Conservation Division.
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