The Ugyen Wangchuck Institute for Conservation and Environment, Lamai Goempa, Bumthang is pleased to re-announce the second Nature Guide and Ecotourism Course for those interested class twelve passed out. The course will be for 2 months (March & April 2016) and the course consists of both theoretical and practical learning. This course forms the foundation in field guiding for botany and wildlife orientated career for those who are interested to work in tourism and hospitality as a guide.

Interested participants are invited to enroll. Prospective candidates may apply for the course along with the following documents:

• Application form (Download here) 

• Academic certificate

• Citizenship identity card

• Curriculum Vitae along with passport size photograph

• Medical fitness certificate

You may submit your application to the UWICE Unit office in Thimphu latest by 21st February 2016, before 3 pm.  The date for the selection interview for the shortlisted candidates will be informed on 25th February 2016.

Upon selection, participants will be paid stipend of Nu. 1500/- (One thousand five hundred) only to meet their food costs. All other costs, i.e. lodging, vehicles, tuition fees and honorarium for guest lecturers will be met by the institute.

For further information, please contact Liaison & Coordination (Ms. Namgay Dema) at 17253783 or 03-631926 during office hours. You may also email at trainingunit@uwice.gov.bt