Pleased Trekker-Birder

After two strenuous 3-wk. treks with other leaders in Nepal & Bhutan, I joined a trip guided by Tshetem Norbu with whom I’ve now made three trips to quite remote regions of Bhutan as well as those more often visited. Tshetem’s personal qualities including true integrity make him a gifted leader. But it is his own humanity, deep spirituality, and respect for traditional Bhutanese culture which offer clients so much enrichment of the travel experience. My recent trips, featuring trekking in temperate forests and riparian areas, have shown me also how multi-faceted this man is. His interest, curiosity, and diligent pursuit of information have made him perhaps the best birding guide in Bhutan, very knowledgeable also about plants and wildlife generally. As an avid bird-watcher I particularly value these skills. His own environmental ethic stems from these values and interests.

Tshetem’s NOLS training in the US has taught him other valuable skills, namely how to keep Westerners well-fed and happy, the vital first step to a successful trip. These skills he’s shared with his dedicated, loyal staff that follows rigorous procedures to insure cleanliness in preparation and serving of food.

Whether for a trekking, cultural, or natural history tour, I heartily recommend Tshetem and his company Sacred Himalaya Travel and would I go with no other.

Anne Esson
Vail, Colorado USA