Tshering Namgay
Senior Trekking Guide
Tshering has summited Jhomolhari twice and completed the Snowman Trek four times. He leads all our high-altitude programmes and is certified in wilderness first aid.
About Us
Our Story
About Your Guide
At Your Guide, we believe that travel is about more than visiting places, it's about creating meaningful connections and unforgettable experiences.
After spending several years in Bhutan's tourism industry as a professional guide, I founded Your Guide with a simple vision: to offer travelers authentic, personalized journeys that go beyond the ordinary. Having explored every corner of the country, I wanted to share not only Bhutan's iconic landmarks but also its hidden valleys, untouched landscapes, vibrant culture, and warm local hospitality.
We specialize in flexible, tailor-made itineraries designed around each traveler's interests, whether it's cultural exploration, nature, trekking, festivals, photography, or off-the-beaten-path adventures. Every journey is carefully planned to provide genuine local experiences while ensuring comfort, quality, and seamless service.
At Your Guide, we don't just show you Bhutan but we help you experience it in a local way.
Our Principles
What We Stand For
Local First
Every guide, driver, and partner is Bhutanese. Your money stays in the communities you visit.
Depth Over Speed
We design itineraries that slow down. Fewer sites, more meaning. You leave knowing Bhutan, not just having seen it.
Responsible Tourism
We follow Bhutan's high-value, low-impact philosophy. Small groups, minimal footprint, maximum respect for culture and nature.
Honest Expertise
We tell you what's worth your time and what isn't. No filler days, no commission-driven detours.
Our Guides
The People Behind Your Journey
Sonam
Founder & Lead Guide
Licensed guide since 2001. Dorji has led over 800 tours across every district of Bhutan and speaks four languages. He designed every itinerary in our catalogue.
Pema Lhamo
Cultural Guide & Coordinator
A Thimphu native with a degree in Bhutanese history, Pema specialises in festival tours and cultural immersion programmes. She's the reason our guests leave with stories.
Certified, Licensed & Trusted
Tourism Council of Bhutan
Fully licensed tour operator
ABTO Member
Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators
Sustainable Tourism
Committed to Bhutan's GNH principles
15+ Years
Established 2009, Thimphu
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