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Travelling to Bhutan? You can now pay in crypto

Bhutan has partnered with Binance Pay to launch the world’s first national-level crypto tourism payment system, allowing travellers to use cryptocurrency throughout their visit.


Under the new initiative, visitors with Binance accounts can use supported cryptocurrencies to pay for a wide range of travel-related expenses. These include flight tickets, visas, the Sustainable Development Fee

Bhutan open to unlimited number of tourists, tourism chief confirms

According to recent news reports, the number of visitors to Bhutan will not be limited. Bhutan Tourism Marketing Director Carissa Nimah assured this and allayed any concerns regarding limiting the number of visitors. As international tourism continues to grow, with the opening of borders, Bhutan is committed to its "high value, low impact" tourism model ideology.


The official also stated

Fantastic Mushrooms: Discover over 400 varieties of mushrooms in Bhutan.

Bhutan's unique environmental conditions and rich biodiversity make it an ideal habitat for many species of fungi, including more than 400 that are classified as edible, medicinal and inedible. Notably, Tricholoma Matsutake, known as Sangay Shamu, is one of the most popular mushrooms of Bhutan, with a harvest season ranging from July to September. In addition to matsutake, other popular varieties

Bhutan ends mandatory travel insurance requirement for tourists

The Department of Tourism Bhutan has made an important announcement indicating the abolition of compulsory travel insurance for tourists. This requirement was originally introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic to cover unforeseen emergencies, particularly medical expenses related to the pandemic. However, as the situation improves and as part of efforts to provide a more comfortable travel experience,

Bhutan: Access to religious sites becomes easier thanks to Druk Naikor program

The Druk Naikor Program launched by the Department of Tourism Bhutan is a comprehensive initiative designed to provide tourists with an immersive experience at 108 carefully selected sites and monuments all over Bhutan. These locations were chosen to highlight the deep history, vibrant culture and deep spirituality that characterize the country.


The program is designed for travelers of

Virtual tourism attracts tourists

An increasing number of countries are using virtual reality (VR) as a means of attracting tourists. This new marketing trend aims to provide virtual experiences of cities to make visitors see the real thing.


Bhutan creates 'Butanverse'


Bhutan presented “Bhutanverse”, a virtual reality of the country on a gaming platform Sandbox metaverse to immerse potential visitors

Bhutan plans to cut 'expensive' airfares to boost tourism

In an effort to boost tourism in the country, Bhutan has announced plans to reduce “expensive” airfares for visitors traveling to the country. According to the country's finance minister, the move will lead to an increase in the number of travelers to the country and an increase in the number of visitors visiting the country. It has reportedly been found that expensive airfare is one of the main

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