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Why it Costs $200 a Day in Bhutan

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan wants to boost tourism while keeping the number of visitors under control. So it requires tourists to spend a minimum of $200 per day. And as The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reports from Bhutan, the amount goes up next year.

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