Bhutan tourism surges, but Maharashtra overtakes Bengal as source market

Siliguri, Oct 12 (UNI) Bhutan received 26,040 tourists in September 2026, more than double the 10,486 visitors recorded in the corresponding month last year, according to the country's monthly tourism bulletin released into the public domain by the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, Royal Government of Bhutan. India remained the largest source market, accounting for 16,899 visitors during September. However, a state-wise analysis of Indian arrivals has revealed a significant shift, with Maharashtra emerging as the leading source of tourists, ahead of West Bengal, which has traditionally been an important market for the neighbouring…