𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧- Opening doors to unforgettable cultural immersion

We are pleased to share that 𝟮𝟭 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀, supported under RSPN’s Community-based Tourism (#CBT) initiative through the ongoing BMUV-IKI project, have successfully received Village Homestay Certification from the Department of Tourism,

Now these homestays are ready to welcome guests from near and far, offering an authentic and immersive experience of rural Bhutan.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆?

Village homestays provide visitors with a unique opportunity to experience local customs, traditions, and dialy life,while supporting community livelihoods, cultural preservation, and environmental sustainability. Beyond hospitality, the homestay hosts also serve as our ambassadors for environmental conservation,raising awarness on about the critically endangered White-bellied Heron and inspiring responsible, eco-friendly travel.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 (𝗖𝗕𝗧)?

Through CBT initiatives, RSPN Bhutan continues to promote conservation-friendly livelihoods by empowering local communities, fostering stewardship of natural resources, and encouraging community participation in planning, decision-making, and sustainable tourism development.

If you have travel plans to the following Dzongkhags, don’t miss this opportunity to experience the true essence of rural Bhutan by staying at these newly certified village homestays:

Our heartfelt congratulations to all the newly certified homestay owners! Your dedication to preserving Bhutan’s culture, protecting the environment, and warmly welcoming guests into your homes is truly commendable. We wish you every success as ambassadors of sustainable, community-based tourism.