Bhutan has unveiled new eco-tourism zones in its eastern districts, aiming to attract environmentally conscious travelers while preserving fragile ecosystems.
The government said the expansion will support local communities by creating income opportunities in homestays, trekking services, and cultural programs.
For Bhutanese media, this is framed as part of the nation’s “high-value, low-impact” tourism policy. For Indian readers, the focus lies on how these zones could strengthen cross-border tourism with India’s northeastern states.
Bhutan’s strategy highlights balancing economic growth with its constitutional mandate to maintain 60% forest cover.