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Travel to Bhutan
Today, Bhutan or the land of the Thunder Dragon is one of the most highly acclaimed travel destinations. This is a land of remarkable natural beauty with a pristine and intact environment and a friendly, tradition-bound people. To the discerning international traveler, Bhutan has become an exotic and enticing final frontier.
Bhutan’s present travel status comes as no surprise given that this tiny kingdom, the size of Switzerland, was zealously sequestered from the world for centuries. The door to this mythical Buddhist kingdom was opened to limited tourism only three decades ago. Travel to Bhutan is still regulated through a policy of high value tourism.
At this time and age when tourism most often dictates national economics, travel to Bhutan is a refreshing experience. Here, a deeply ingrained sense of hospitality, a universally acknowledged ecosystem and a living culture ensures every traveler the best that any nation has on offer. Travel to Bhutan is really an exploration.
Explore a tradition and culture that has been preserved through the centuries. In Bhutan, it is not about seeing a display showcased for tourists but living and sharing an experience with the Bhutanese. From religious festivals to a celebration on a farm or a game of archery, become a part of it all. This is true interactive travel.
Bhutan Travelers is a product of the very evolution of tourism in the kingdom. From state-run tourism in the early years to privatization, Bhutan Travelers has always been there. Its strength lies in the deep understanding and insight of the nation and its people and the knowledge of clients acquired through years of experience.
Travel to Bhutan with Bhutan Travelers and we will accompany you through the most satisfying and memorable journey. We will unravel every myth and mystery and open the doors to untold adventures. Come and explore this bewitching land and leave knowing that you will return again, and again.
Bhutan Travelers packages are specially designed to suit the needs of every traveler. You can either travel to Bhutan as an individual or in large groups; we will be there every step of the way. Besides tours and treks, we also offer customized packages according to the wishes of the individual or group.
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Contact Us
Bhutan Travelers
Thimphu Bhutan
P.O. Box 1298
+975 2 328868 (phone)
+975 2 328869 (fax)
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Trade overtakes power in revenue
February 4, 2012
The trade sector emerged as the leading revenue contributor to government exchequer last year, having chipped in Nu 4.882bn as tax levy, according to the National Revenue Report 2010-11.
The sectoral revenue which includes collection from different sectors such as electricity, trading, services, primary, manufacturing and finance has contributed total revenue of Nu12.316bn, an increase of 15.5% (Nu 1.651bn) over the previous year.
The trade sector’s growth is attributed to increased collection from Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and Business Income Tax (BIT), sales tax and depot surcharge, excise duty refund from the government of India, and import duty.
In the previous fiscal year, the trade sector generated Nu 3.464bn compared to this year, an increase of 40%.
Electricity is the next leading sector contributing Nu 3.817bn to the national coffer which constitutes 27.5% of the total national revenue. The previous year, this sector was the leading contributor with Nu 3.790bn. The increased collection of Nu 27.895mn has mainly come from Bhutan Power Corporation (BPC).
Next in line is the service sector which contributed Nu 2.158bn, an increase of 11% (Nu 219mn) from the previous year’s collection. The collection from this sector constitutes 12.2% of the total revenue.
The manufacturing sector generated a sum of Nu 658mn for the fiscal year 2010-11. The sector also registered an increase of 56.6% (Nu237mn) from the previous year.
The report states that the increase of 56.6% is from BFAL, AWP and other manufacturing companies. “The payment of corporate tax for the first time by Eastern Bhutan Ferro Silicon Private Limited also added to the growth under this sector,” states the report. The revenue from this sector comprises 3.7% of the total revenue.
The primary sector which covers forestry, mining and agricultural activities contributed Nu 251mn which is an increase of Nu 42mn or 20% compared to the previous year’s collection. The increase mostly comes from NRDCL and forest royalty and it constitutes 1.4% of the total revenue.
The only sector which recorded a decrease in its revenue is the finance sector. The revenue of finance sector decreased by Nu 294mn or 35% compared to previous year. This fiscal year it recorded a generation of only Nu 547mn.
The report attributed the fall in the revenue mainly due to the reduced remittance from Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) and Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan (RICBL). The revenue from this sector contributed 3.1% of the total national revenue.
Courtesy: Business Bhutan
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| Festival Schedule 2012 |
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Punaka Festival
3-5 March 2012 |
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Chorten Kora Festival
8 March
& 22 March 2012 |
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Gomkora Festival
31 March-2 April 2012 |
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Talo Festival
31 March-2 April 2012 |
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Paro Festival
2-6 April 2012 |
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Ura Yakchoe Festival
2-6 May 2012 |
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Nimalung Tshechu Festival
27-29 June 2012 |
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Kurjey Tshechu Festival
29 June 2012 |
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Thimphu Festival
25-27 September 2012 |
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Wangdi Tshechu Festival
23-25 September 2012 |
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Thimphu Drubchen
20-24 September 2012 |
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Tamshingphala Choepa
24-26 September 2012 |
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Tangbi Mani Festival
29 Sept-1 October 2012 |
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Jambay Lakhang Festival
20 Oct-2 November 2012 |
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Prakar Duchhoed Festival
30 Oct-1 November 2012 |
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Mongar Tshechu Festival
20-23 November 2012 |
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Jakar Festival
22-25 October 2012 |
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Trashigang Tshechu
21-24 November 2012 |
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Nalakhar Tshechu
28-30 November 2012 |
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Trongsa Tshechu Festival
21-23 December 2012 |
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Lhuntse Tshechu Festival
21-23 December 2012 |
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