11th Feb, 2008

No special permits for visits into Monasteries

Dear Guest,

On 7th February 2008 we received an email from ABTO (Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators) stating that all Tourists who visits Bhutan cannot enter any of the Monasteries with immediate effect.

The visit inside the monasteries used to be open for all foreign visitors after obtaining Special Permits from Department of Culture under Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs even though the number is limited.

“ALL TOUR OPERATORS

This is to inform you that the Department of Culture will not be able to issue the special permits for visits into Lhakhangs. In this regard, please kindly find attached a circular from Department of Culture, dated 7th February 2008, for your kind information.

The inconvenience caused is highly regretted.

With Warm Regards,

ABTO Secretariat.
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Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators (ABTO)
Post Box # 938,
THIMPHU : BHUTAN
Tel: +975-2-322862
Fax: +975-2-325286
Web: www.abto.org.bt

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Please read the circular sent by ABTO to us;

Circular from Dept of Culture

Today 11th February 2008 we received this Circular from ABTO.

“ALL TOUR OPERATORS

Concern of the tour operators on withdrawal of the issuance of special permits to Lhakhangs by the Department of Culture is noted and will be tabled for discussion during the 1st National Tourism Board meeting on 13th February chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister. The outcome of which will be informed to all accordingly.

With Kind Regards and Losar Tashi Delek.

ABTO Secretariat
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Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators (ABTO)
Post Box # 938,
THIMPHU : BHUTAN
Tel: +975-2-322862
Fax: +975-2-325286
Web: www.abto.org.bt

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Please bear with us and we will keep you posted in case if there are any changes from the upcoming meeting.

Yours Sincerely,
Namgay Dorji
For Bhutan Majestic Travel

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13th February 2008 

ALL TOUR OPERATORS

This is to update all that the issue with regard to discontinuation of special permit issuance by the Department of Culture has been discussed today at the National Tourism Board meeting. Hon’ble Prime Minister, Cabinet Secretary and the Secretary for GNH Commission have agreed to look into the matter and resolve at the earliest possible.

The Secretariat will be following up on the issue and will accordingly inform all.

Kind Regards,

ABTO Secretariat
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Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators (ABTO)
Post Box # 938,
THIMPHU : BHUTAN
Tel: +975-2-322862
Fax: +975-2-325286
Web: www.abto.org.bt
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