Bhutan is so well-known for its stunning scenery, monasteries, and countless sightseeing opportunities that it’s easy to see why it’s one of the most popular tourist destinations.
However, the epidemic had such an impact on Bhutan’s tourism business that the country had to devise some incentives to entice visitors to visit the nation until the end of 2024.
Bhutan, as previously reported, announced revisions to its Sustainable Development Fee, which made news when it increased from $65 to $200 per day when the kingdom reopened its borders in September.
The tourism sector has now devised an incentive, revealed last week, in which visitors can avoid paying some of Bhutan’s daily tourism taxes if they remain for at least five nights. Furthermore, the longer you remain, the more money you can save.
According to a notice on Bhutan’s Department of Tourism’s website, visitors who pay the SDF for the first four days can remain an additional four days for free.
Similarly, tourists who pay the price for the first seven days will be able to stay an additional seven days without having to pay for the second week, and those who pay for 12 days would be exempt from paying for the next 18 days.
According to reports, the changes has become effective June 1 and are intended to encourage holidaymakers to remain longer.
Bhutan’s Department of Immigration has even created a website where visitors may assess possible savings under the various incentive programmes.
Those who have already planned vacations to Bhutan can take advantage of the new incentives by cancelling their visas and reapplying for a new one, according to the release.