Pema Wange shares stories of the Monpa
tribe at his homestay in Thembang VillageA delicious spread with a spectacular
view of the hills of ThembangHandwoven carpets by the
women of Thembang villageTraditional nature-inspired motifs
on naturally dyed textilesSustainable tourism takes full
account of its current and future
economic, social and environmental
impacts, addresses the needs of
visitors, the industry and host
communities. It makes optimal use
of resources, respects the
socio-cultural authenticity of the
host and ensures a viable, long term
economic operation benefitting all
stakeholders.
Roxana Ashtari, Project Specialist,
UNWTOA local artisan makes a carpet on a loin loom
Local flautist at Thembang Village