Chencho is also from Paro Dzongkhag (district), just 20 minutes from the town itself. He has just over six years of experience taking tourists all over Bhutan.He’s very knowledgeable about the cultural place you’ll visit and will be able to tell you the name of any bird you see on your travels. Bhutanese are generally wary of rivers, after all they are glacial meltwaters and fast flowing in many parts. However, since first learning the skills of kayaking and rafting, Chencho is an addict. He’s worked as an assistant cameraman for Gerry Moffat’s kayaking film of Bhutan’s rivers and is one of only two guides in Bhutan qualified in Swift Water Rescue Technique (Kinley, below, is the other). He’s married with one child and that’s soon to be two. And his wife lives just 5 minutes from our riverside camp. He’ll certainly recommend adding rafting to your itinerary. While rivers are not especially sacred, they’re an integral part of life here – for agriculture and hydropower, which both bring wealth to Bhutan.

Kuzuzangpo la! My name is Tshering Dema. I have been working as tour guide in Bhutan both Cultural & Trekking for almost 9 years now. I have certified the officially as licensed Cultural & Trekking guide in Bhutan since 2012 beginning, after completing formal training in all aspects of tourism related. Past many years as tour guide I have gained immense knowledge about our country along with being a consummate host taking care of every detail in our logistics are perfectly organized. I have come to love my job more every year as I lead different groups of tourist from all over the world showing them my country Bhutan in all its cultural uniqueness and richness, our pristine and beautiful natures. Energetic and dynamic I love sharing information with my guests on our country’s history and Bhutanese way of life with natures.

There is a variety of biking routes available ranging from smooth journeys on paved roads to challenging off-road dirt trails that wind through rough terrain. With better roads replacing the old and the increasing number of off-road roads, biking is now becoming a very unique and original way of seeing and interacting with the country, people and the Bhutanese environment. Many of the biking trails lead through small villages and temples which can provide interesting and informative diversions should you wish to take a break.

Namgay Dorje – camp team member

Tashi Wangdi – rafting & cultural guide

Kaka – camp team member & assistant cook

Kinley Dorji – rafting & cultural guide

Pem Tshering (Camping Coordinator), Yeshi, Dechen Phurba, Phub, Pemba