The tour with Sonam was a great pleasure, very knowledgeable and warm person.
The tour with Sonam was a great pleasure, very knowledgeable and warm person.
January 24, 2017
Thank you very much and I am very grateful to you!
After reading the reviews I can only reiterate the good things that have been said about Sonam's skills as a trusted and valuable guide. This April, 2014, my wife and I made our third trip to Bhutan to further explore a country and a culture that fascinate us. Sonam understood what we were looking for; he made the arrangements for us to travel east to a farming village in Trashigang, and visit Chorten Kora in Trashiyangtse. We stayed in a farmhouse and experienced a real taste of living Bhutanese culture, meeting the local people, eating food fresh from the garden and butter churned that very morning. With Sonam’s guidance, we became not just tourists or observers, but participants, even attending an important ritual by a Tibetan High Lama at the nearby monastery. In short, Sonam has the talent and knowledge to adjust to individual interests, and to bring about an engagement with the moment that creates wonderful memories. The trip exceeded expectations, and upon our return to Thimphu we made a more difficult request: could Sonam help us travel to Sikkim, and accompany us there as our guide? We were concerned because the turmoil associated with the elections in India had temporarily closed the border between Bhutan and West Bengal while we were in Bhutan. Within 24 hours Sonam had set up the trip, making it possible for us to obtain the Restricted Area Permit we needed to cross into Sikkim for seven days. Some of the accommodations were arranged as we traveled, but that resulted in an opportunity to spend a night at a beautiful monastery, see a gorgeous Himalayan sunrise, and discover a magnificent Buddhist site dedicated by the Dalai Lama only one year ago. Sonam's ability to accomplish this in an exceptional manner has deepened our bond & trust with him. He is a pleasure to be with; I would highly recommend him as a guide and companion.
May 19, 2014
Thank you very much & I assumed that you knows well about me. I need not have to express in words. Once more I am very very thankful to you too. I will never forget this moment in my life!
Sonam Wangdi is a man of fine character whom my husband and I would trust in any guide situation. He has spent many years preparing himself through work and continuing education. We met him in 2004 when his Bhutanese company contracted with Geographic Expeditions to lead 13 of us for a three week trip in Bhutan. He was gentle, kind, always there when we needed him, serious, and devoted to doing a good job. Since then he has spent many years enhancing his education and working very hard. Our trip was so successful that several of the 13 members on that expedition have kept in contact, and I know I can speak for all in saying we were satisfied with his expertise and guidance. We wish him the very best! And we know you would find him an excellent guide.
May 10, 2014
I am very thankful for your recommendation. Though i feel in my heart but i can't able to come out in words to express you.I think you can understand what i mean. Once more i am very thankful to you.Best Wishes & warm regards to you & your family!
Reviewed April 17, 2014
Sonam is an exceptional person. He led our party (5 people / male & female) across a difficult, multiple day trek. Sonam was gentle, kind, attentive, but above all - Soname got me over the most difficult Mountain Passes that I have ever climbed! He is a caring, super-knowledgeable guide. He is passionately linked to Bhutan's culture & history.Sonam is a uniquely educated yet spiritual man whom is capable of explaining patiently the wondrous facets of Buddhism and Nature. We loved every day we spent with Sonam. If we can help in any way to further his career by recommendation, this will be a tremendous pleasure because he deserves it! Giulia Mitchell & Party (Bhutan - Jhomolhnadri Trek 2013)
April 22, 2014
Dear Giulia & Party, I am very very thankful for your positive respond. I am glad to get through your mail. How about you all? I hope you all are fine & well. Here I am doing the usual job. I looking forward to see you here again. Please give my warm regards to your family & the party! Regards, S More
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Reviewed April 9, 2014
During our tour in Bhutan in October 2012 Sonam was our guide. He did a very good job with our group the whole time we travelled together. For me as an asthmatic person, Sonam did all the possible help, and I felt well looked after. He speaks well english and the communication was excellent. I would travel again with him! I wish him all the best.
April 12, 2014
Hi Sabine, I am very thankful for giving good & prompt respond to my request. I am looking forward to see you again. Regards, Sonam