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With a small group of fervent guides and travel experts, Wind Horse Tours was officially launched in Bhutan in 1998.

We enjoy bringing you trips and are dedicated to using our joint expertise and experience to offer you some of the best journeys in the Himalayas. The Himalayas; with its beautiful and friendly people is the one destination which is an amalgamation of beauty, cultural diversity and adventure in the crucible of warmth and generosity.

We live in that same place, among the same people and we take you directly to them for their culture is in a profound sense, fascinating and beautiful. You can learn about customs; participate in religious ceremonies, festivals and holidays and share with them their joy of dancing, singing, smiles and laughter. Eat! Celebrate! And Explore!

All guests are escorted by highly qualified, seasoned local guides, whose years of experience and expertise contribute to your unbeatable adventure. They are well educated, have an in-depth knowledge of the area, its culture, traditions and are fluent in English among other languages. They are selected for their qualities of leadership, enthusiasm, initiative and the ability to relate to their guests as well as tod the local people. They are flexible and always seek to accommodate your needs and any special interests you may have.

Wind Horse Tours is part of the following groups: Bhutan Travel Agents, India Travel Agents

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Recent Trip Reviews for Wind Horse Tours

Our guide Kencho Tshering was excellent. Very...
Bhutan | Mar 3 - Mar 7, 2025

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Parduman K.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Mar 08, 2025
Our guide Kencho Tshering was excellent. Very good knowledge and saw to all our needs.
Our driver was very good too.
Our first hotel in Thimphu was very cold and uncomfortable. The other 2 hotels were nice.
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Our guide Kencho Tshering was excellent. Very good knowledge and saw to all our needs.
Our driver was very good too.
Our first hotel in Thimphu was very cold and uncomfortable. The other 2 hotels were nice.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Ariya

The hotel was very cold and the food wasn’t too good.

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Too far out
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bathroom was very very cold no heating.
RKPO Green Resort Punakha
Punakha
Authenticity & Character
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Too far out
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Le Meridien Riverfront Paro
Paro

The staff were very helpful. The rooms are very clean and spacious. We were upgraded. The restaurant staff were exceptionally well trained. Especially Satyajeet Mondal.

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Activity Review
Altitude sickness - general information
Bhutan

We both suffered from altitude sickness. Try and have some free time to relax

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Everything
Local specialist: Mieke Arendsen
Mieke
Mieke Arendsen
Local specialist in Bhutan/Netherlands | Replied on Mar 08, 2025

Thank you Parduman, for leaving a review and glad to hear you have enjoyed your stay in Bhutan and your time spent with Kencho.
Also, good to know your thoughts on the hotels - we usually use a different set of hotels but it's good to know your experience with your selected hotels. Feedback is always welcome, that's how we learn.

wishing you all the best and a lovely time in India, Tashi Delek!
Mieke

Our trip to Bhutan was fabulous!
Bhutan | Nov 12 - Nov 22, 2024

Lisa
Lisa N.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Nov 28, 2024
Our trip to Bhutan was fabulous! So glad we finally made it happen, thanks to help from Kim Kim. The country itself is magical, with history and culture spread throughout. Highlights included the trek to Bumdra and the Sky Burial at 13,300 feet followed by a hike down to Tigres Nest, the town of Punakha and it's incredible dzong, and the national dish of chili cheese! There was a lot of driving back and forth to accommodate a festival which I'm not sure was worth it. The festival... Read more

Our trip to Bhutan was fabulous! So glad we finally made it happen, thanks to help from Kim Kim.

The country itself is magical, with history and culture spread throughout. Highlights included the trek to Bumdra and the Sky Burial at 13,300 feet followed by a hike down to Tigres Nest, the town of Punakha and it's incredible dzong, and the national dish of chili cheese!

There was a lot of driving back and forth to accommodate a festival which I'm not sure was worth it. The festival was nice, but as a foreigner and non-Buddhist, it was difficult to follow along. It was also overrun with pushy tourists trying to grab photos so it wasn't peaceful at all. In hindsight, I wish we would have arranged the trip more efficiently, not bothering to go to the festival which came with about an extra 6 hours of driving the same roads. But so be it, we still had a fabulous trip!

Hotels were mixed - some were fantastic while others were just average. Same with the food. All meals were included which was great. Overall Bhutanese food is delicious and we wanted to try more but we were often taken to the tourists spots on the routes which catered for a more western, simple palette. When we did go to a few real local restaurants, the food was fabulous!

The weather in November was perfect - I highly recommend this time. It was warm during the days and cool at night (except of course at 13,300 feet where it was cold all day and even colder at night!) I understand there are fewer tourists at this time, too.

What really made our trip special was our guide and our driver. Tashi and Tsering were absolutely darling. We learned so much from that, not just about the sights but also about life in Bhutan, Bhuddism, and just another way of living. They opened our eyes to so many things and we are so grateful. We were sad to say goodbye.

Overall, I'm so glad we went. It was worth every dollar and every hour of flying to get there!

Hotel Reviews
Bhutan Suites
Thimphu

Older hotel but they have done a good job with what they have. Service and food were fabulous (in fact, dinner was one of the best meals we had on the trip!) Room was huge (a one bedroom apartment) with good heating and good hot water.

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Top of a hill with lots of dogs around so not easy to go walking/running on your own
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ABC Lodge
Phobjikha Valley

In the middle of nowhere which added to the experience! Rustic but cute room. Great water pressure and temperature. Good food and nice service.

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Bumdra Camp
Bumdra

Amazing what they can do at 13,000 feet! I was so impressed by the setup and comforts they provided, including flushing toilets and real beds! Dinner and breakfast were terrific. Staff was beyond amazing. It was freezing at night but the tent was extremely warm (so many blankets on the bed!) I loved this place!

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On top of the world!
Staff
Went above and beyond
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Meri Puensum Resort
Punakha

Excellent hotel. Food was the only disappointing thing. Amazing view from the room which was huge and comfortable. Great shower. Great staff.

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Mountain resort
Jakar

Room was fine and clean. Water pressure and shower weren't great. Did laundry which was good but expensive. Food was average at best. Surprised that we were charged for water at the end (at ridiculous prices!)

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Metta Resort
Paro

Service was excellent. Food was average. Not much character (this is a conference hotel). Location isn't awesome.

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Not walking distance to anything
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Local specialist: Mieke Arendsen
Mieke
Mieke Arendsen
Local specialist in Bhutan/Netherlands | Replied on Nov 28, 2024

Hi Lisa, Thank you so much for your feedback and comments on the places you have visited, this is very valuable to us!
It was a great pleasure hosting you here 🇧🇹
Wishing you all the best on behalf of the Wind Horse family,
Mieke

Our 6-day trip with Wind Horse Tours was grea...
Bhutan | Oct 23 - Oct 29, 2024

Judi
Judi D.
North Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Nov 17, 2024
Our 6-day trip with Wind Horse Tours was great! From the moment we were met at the airport by Pema and our driver (don't know how to spell his name), our trip was carefully organized to introduce us to western Bhutan’s highlights. The days were active but not exhausting, mixing enjoyable hikes with visits to important cultural sites. Pema explained a lot about Bhutan’s religion and culture as we visited temples, dzongs, etc., and he was interesting to chat with as we drove through the... Read more

Our 6-day trip with Wind Horse Tours was great! From the moment we were met at the airport by Pema and our driver (don't know how to spell his name), our trip was carefully organized to introduce us to western Bhutan’s highlights. The days were active but not exhausting, mixing enjoyable hikes with visits to important cultural sites. Pema explained a lot about Bhutan’s religion and culture as we visited temples, dzongs, etc., and he was interesting to chat with as we drove through the beautiful country. He was always willing to take the time to answer our questions. No request was too much trouble, such as spending more time here or there. The restaurants where we had lunches were well chosen by Pema. The hotels were very comfortable and provided good dinners and breakfasts. Our driver was also excellent – this was something we especially realized when we saw a serious car accident caused by a driver falling asleep. The only thing we would have preferred would be to have our hotels in Thimphu and Paro closer to town so we could walk around the area a bit.

Hotel Reviews
Bhutan Suites
Thimphu

Very comfortable. Good meals. Friendly and helpful staff. Prefer hotel closer to town so we could walk around in our free time

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Prefer hotel walkable to town.
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The Village Lodge
Paro
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Prefer hotel closer to town
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ABC Lodge
Phobjikha Valley
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Zhingkham Resort
Punakha
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Local specialist: Sebastiaan Naus
Sebastiaan
Sebastiaan Naus
Local specialist in Bhutan/Netherlands | Replied on Nov 20, 2024

Dear Judi,
Thank you so much for leaving such a nice review about your trip! And even more importantly, how great to hear you had a wonderful trip! We are very pleased to hear your visit to Bhutan was pleasant and memorable! Not surprised you were happy with the guide and driver either!
All the best and with warm regards,
Sebastiaan.

Booking the trip with Mieke was so easy and e...
Bhutan | Oct 20 - Oct 26, 2024

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Laura K.
Chile | Reviewed on Oct 27, 2024
Booking the trip with Mieke was so easy and effective through the group chat function. Loved the flexibility to build itinerary as per our preferences. Everything worked smoothly on the trip, no time was wasted. Our guide Tashi and driver Funso were so helpful, thoughtful and experienced.. They generously shared their knowledge.. Incredible experience, thank you. Read more

Booking the trip with Mieke was so easy and effective through the group chat function. Loved the flexibility to build itinerary as per our preferences.

Everything worked smoothly on the trip, no time was wasted. Our guide Tashi and driver Funso were so helpful, thoughtful and experienced.. They generously shared their knowledge..

Incredible experience, thank you.

Hotel Reviews
Druk Hotel
Thimphu

Love love love. Authentic and beautiful rooms, great dining room food and service. Small gym.

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Zhingkham Resort
Punakha

Great views and rooms. Climb to the rooms get tiring. Dining experience poor.

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Activity Review
Paro - Hike to Tigernest Monastery aka Taktshang Goemba
Paro - Hike to Tigernest Monastery aka Taktshang Goemba
Paro

We left early and beat the crowds. Incredible day that I will remember for ever.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Tashi and Funso were amazing
Transport
Local specialist: Mieke Arendsen
Mieke
Mieke Arendsen
Local specialist in Bhutan/Netherlands | Replied on Oct 27, 2024

Dear Laura, thank you so much for sharing your review, and your kind words about our staff that was on the road with you. I am glad to hear that you have enjoyed your time together and experienced a smooth trip. Indeed, now you can cherish the happy memories of this Himalayan Kingdom :)
Thank you for being our guest!
Wishing you all the best,

Mieke

Thrilled with our journey to Bhutan 🇧🇹
Bhutan | Jul 2 - Jul 7, 2024

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Michael G.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jul 08, 2024
Thrilled with our journey to Bhutan 🇧🇹 which was expertly organized by Mieke. We had a very helpful dialogue before finalizing the booking regarding lodging and trade offs at various price points which I appreciated. The guide Sonam and driver Dawa were outstanding. And traveling to Bhutan in the low season (July) turned out great as the hotels and attractions were pretty empty. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Mieke to others. Read more

Thrilled with our journey to Bhutan 🇧🇹 which was expertly organized by Mieke. We had a very helpful dialogue before finalizing the booking regarding lodging and trade offs at various price points which I appreciated. The guide Sonam and driver Dawa were outstanding. And traveling to Bhutan in the low season (July) turned out great as the hotels and attractions were pretty empty. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Mieke to others.

Hotel Reviews
Uma Punakha
Punakha
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Druk Hotel
Thimphu
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Zhiwa Ling Heritage Hotel
Paro
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Local specialist: Mieke Arendsen
Mieke
Mieke Arendsen
Local specialist in Bhutan/Netherlands | Replied on Aug 01, 2024

Dear Michael and Stacy, I am glad that you have had such a wonderful time with Sonam and Dawa and you have returned with lots of happy memories!!
I also like traveling in summer season since everything is so lush and green - and hardly any visitors around. On behalf of Wind Horse family, it was a pleasure organizing the trip for you ☺️
wishing you all the best,
Mieke

Fabulous Bhutan
Bhutan | Mar 22 - Apr 5, 2024

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Jill M.
Canada | Reviewed on Apr 17, 2024

We had a fabulous trip to Bhutan - their traditional life practices are being carefully preserved as they work to modernize the country. Our guide, Tashi, was so knowledgeable about the culture, as well as the geography - taking us on some great off-road adventures (on bike and by foot)! Our drivers were adept at maneuvering the mountain switchbacks, and providing support as we pedaled our way across the passes. When the clouds lifted and we took in the spectacular mountain vistas, it was clear why the Bhutanese are so happy.

Local specialist: Mieke Arendsen
Mieke
Mieke Arendsen
Local specialist in Bhutan/Netherlands | Replied on Apr 17, 2024

Hi Jill,

Thank you for your kind words! It was a pleasure organizing this active and adventurous trip for you. Glad the bikes were large enough:)
On behalf of Wind Horse family, thank you for choosing Bhutan as your destination.
Wishing you all the best,
Mieke

Great trip!
Bhutan | Mar 23 - Mar 27, 2024

Shalini
Shalini S.
San Rafael, CA | Reviewed on Apr 03, 2024

Had a fabulous time at the Paro Festival, Tiger's Nest, Punakha, and Thimpu.

Local specialist: Mieke Arendsen
Mieke
Mieke Arendsen
Local specialist in Bhutan/Netherlands | Replied on Apr 03, 2024

Dear Shalini, Thank you for your lovely review. I'm glad you have had such a wonderful trip. On behalf of Wind Horse family I would like to add that it has been a pleasure hosting you here.
Wishing you all the best!
Mieke

A magical week in Bhutan
Bhutan | Mar 5 - Mar 12, 2024

Natalie
Natalie Z.
Canada | Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024

Thank you Mieke for planning my trip to Bhutan. There was a good mix of culture, nature. hiking and lots of wonderful photo opportunities. The highlight was the hike to the tiger’s nest and the hike and overnight stay at the Dodeydrak monastery. The guides and driver from WindHorse tours were excellent especially Namgyel & Taschi - punctual, professional & helpful. I fell in love with Bhutan and its people. I would definitely go back!

Local specialist: Mieke Arendsen
Mieke
Mieke Arendsen
Local specialist in Bhutan/Netherlands | Replied on Mar 21, 2024

Wow Natalie, thank you for your kind words and sharing those amazing pictures! Glad to know you have had such a good time. If you are ready to return we would love to host you here again :)
Wishing you all the best,
Mieke

Overall, the trip exceeded our high expectations
Bhutan | Feb 17 - Feb 26, 2024

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Amy S.
Baltimore, MD | Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024
Overall, the trip exceeded our high expectations. Mieke was great and responsive and flexible. Our guide Yonten and our driver Dawa were superb, five stars! They could not have been better in any way. We could have used more explanation beforehand from Kim Kim about the home stay, to have a better appreciation of the simplicity of the lodgings and the economic benefit it brings to rural Bhutan. Read more

Overall, the trip exceeded our high expectations. Mieke was great and responsive and flexible.

Our guide Yonten and our driver Dawa were superb, five stars! They could not have been better in any way.

We could have used more explanation beforehand from Kim Kim about the home stay, to have a better appreciation of the simplicity of the lodgings and the economic benefit it brings to rural Bhutan.

Hotel Review
Dhumra Farm Resort
Punakha

Beautiful peaceful lodgings with the best and freshest food we had the entire trip.

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Food from the garden
Location
Great views, peaceful setting
Staff
Very helpful and kind
Cleanliness & Comfort
Gorgeous and spacious
Local specialist: Mieke Arendsen
Mieke
Mieke Arendsen
Local specialist in Bhutan/Netherlands | Replied on Feb 27, 2024

Hi Amy
Thank you for your lovely review! It was a pleasure hosting you here. Also on behalf of Yonten and Dawa, thank you for choosing Bhutan as your destination for this trip! We're glad you have enjoyed it so much!
Wishing you all the best,
Mieke

JUST SPECTACULAR!
Bhutan | Dec 18 - Dec 26, 2023

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Jaya S.
San Mateo, CA | Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024
Our guide Tashi was just spectacular! He quickly figured out what our interests are when we travel and made modifications to the itinerary accordingly. We experienced Bhutan by talking to locals (who wanted to practice their Hindi) at the festival in Tsonga, being quizzed by a 7 year old on Buddhist dieties, chatting with a 15-year old who loves TikTok and basketball. None of these authentic interactions would have possible without Tashi's curation of urban and rural hikes. Our driver Ponshu... Read more

Our guide Tashi was just spectacular! He quickly figured out what our interests are when we travel and made modifications to the itinerary accordingly. We experienced Bhutan by talking to locals (who wanted to practice their Hindi) at the festival in Tsonga, being quizzed by a 7 year old on Buddhist dieties, chatting with a 15-year old who loves TikTok and basketball. None of these authentic interactions would have possible without Tashi's curation of urban and rural hikes. Our driver Ponshu (quite sure I misspelled his name) was phenomenal. Since my husband was recovering from a leg injury and had to slow down on the hikes, he decided to accompany us.
The Dochula Pass, and the Paro Takstang hike were fabulous experiences. The food and accommodation at Dhumra in Punakha was definitely our #1.

Hotel Reviews
Dewachen Hotel
Phobjikha

Fabulous location and friendly staff. The rooms & amenities are a work in progress.

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Dhumra Farm Resort
Punakha

The meals were just delicious! Incredible property in every way!!

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Uma Paro
Paro

The food at the restaurant was mediocre, especially the non-Indian vegetarian options that were served at the Xmas eve dinner and the Bhutanese cuisine. The property, the rooms, and staff were exceptional!

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Local specialist: Sebastiaan Naus
Sebastiaan
Sebastiaan Naus
Local specialist in Bhutan/Netherlands | Replied on Jan 17, 2024

Dear Jaya, Thanks for your kind words about your guide and driver. Tashi is indeed one of our best guides so glad to read you were happy with his work. Also great to hear Bhutan made a big impression on you. Hope you will cherish these trip memories for a long time! Warm regards, Bas.