Royal Highland Festival in Bhutan boosts tourism

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

During the Royal Highland Festival in Bhutan, more than 500 visitors stayed in the homestays.

The festival attracts many domestic and international tourists.

The Royal Highland Festival is transforming the lives of indigenous people, known as Layaps, by offering homestay opportunities for extra income, a news media reported.

This annual celebration of Bhutanese culture is a source of pride. It is also an avenue for Layaps. They welcome travellers, share their heritage, and improve their financial prospects.

During the Royal Highland Festival, more than 500 visitors stayed in the homestays. There are no hotels in the area. This makes homestays a good lodging option for visitors.

The festival attracts many domestic and international tourists. One of the key attractions of these homestays is their modern amenities.

To provide support and enhance the living standards of these homestay owners, the government has allocated funds for essential infrastructure.

This includes funds for constructing toilets, proper horse stables for guest safety and concrete footpaths within the villages.

During the 12th Five-Year Plan, the Bhutan government invested Nu 6 million for these initiatives.

The Department of Tourism gave an additional Nu 3 million for the construction of flush toilets, a news agency reported.

Laya Gewog, situated at an elevation of over 3,800 meters above sea level and home to approximately 1,200 people continues to shine as a destination that combines natural beauty with warm hospitality and modern amenities.

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