Director General's Note: - Tourism Council of Bhutan

laya gueST hOuSe
A guest house with ten rooms with two common toilets
and wash rooms at Laya under Gasa Dzongkhag has
been constructed to cater the travelers. In addition to the
above, two toilets and hot stone bath facilities are also
available. A sum of Nugltrum.300/- per person/ per night
will be charged during their stay.
Supply CreaTiOn
250 acres of land identified in East, Central and South
(Manas) areas for building resorts and other tourism
infrastructure.
The Royal Government of Bhutan has approved opening
of Merak and Sakten to tourists in principle and Tourism
Council of Bhutan (TCB) has been directed to ensure the
promotion of tourism in the areas keeping in mind the
following:
1. No adverse impact on the environment and unique
cultural values of the communities;
2. To determine maximum permissible numbers of the
tourist; and
3. Developing trekking routes and other facilities/
infrastructure
In accordance with the approval from the Royal
Government of Bhutan, officials from TCBS has made
several visits to these two regions to discuss ways to
increase community participation and the benefits from
tourism especially through community based tourism.
And as per the decision taken on 7th May, 2010 in the
meeting with Hon’ble Lyonchhen, the government has
given the approval for Merak and Sakteng with effect
from September, 2010.
Supply up gradaTiOn
hOrSe COnTraCTOr fOr merak & SakTen:
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Tourism Council of Bhutan Newsletter 6 Winter 2010
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Name Contact Number
Mr. Norbu
Mr. Nima Wangdi
Mr. Thinley Norbu
Mr. Sonam Norbu
Mr. Lobsang Dawa
Merak
Mr. Lam Rinchen
Mr. Tshering
Mr. Geyden
Sakten
Mr. Phurpa Wangdi
Mr. Sangay Dorji
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