ICIMOD’s Regional Cooperation Framework developed through consultative processes harmonizes national policies and legislation towards effective management of Khangchendzonga landscape and has been a key to achieving environmental and economic sustainability among the countries sharing this complex. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development has been instrumental in facilitating regional cooperation through its transboundary conservation initiatives.

Regional tourism is not much flourished in this region. The formulation of policies that addresses the place and people in the adjoining transboundary region of Bhutan and India could have an outreaching impact and the promotion of tourism in the transboundary region to foster the tourism business. It is noted that both countries have their own tourism policies and action plans. The region’s highly distinctive environment and culture need to be conserved for the maximum benefit to retain the regions unique identity. The region should ensure that the visitors experience a safe environment and unique hospitality, with awareness on the part of resident populations for the opportunities that tourism presents and on the part of visitors, an appreciation of the special characteristics of the region. Tourism being one of the most essential aspects of sustainable development of both Himalayan countries India and Bhutan, the cooperation among the two nations can have a prominent impact on the development of both the countries through more friendly and cooperative policies. Growing share of world tourism arrivals that in return assures increased length of stay, visitor’s expenditure and the income retained within the region is under noticed in the region.

Abstract Ecotourism has emerged as one of the development tool, which aims to protect the natural environment and cultural diversity by attracting the ecotourism and generating revenue for the local people without harming nature.

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