𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗺𝘁𝗶 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗕𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻!

In the southern reach of Bhutan, amidst the vibrant lust forest and tranquil valleys of Dagana District, the locals of Bara Gumti village have embraced ecotourism as one of the alternate sources of income. It is not only an ecotourism destination but a home to Critically endangered ‘White Bellied Heron’. This village offers a unique gateway to southern Bhutan’s rich biodiversity and vibrant culture with unique experiences like camp life, tree top observation tower, jungle trail, and of course the majestic sereneness of Ox-bow River.

From the checklist, first the Gumti Camp (Gumti Ecotourism) is a beacon of hope for a group of dynamic youth, who have ventured into the journey of Ecotourism centered around endangered species fosters awareness and conservation.Stay tuned as RSPN unfolds the journey in the southern foothills, where ecotourism meets community empowerment for shaping a sustainable future.

This project is funded by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), Germany through International Climate Initiative (IKI) with co-funding from MAVA Foundation, Switzerland and the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN).