
The Himalaya, with the people who call it home.
Small group journeys and private trips, run by our own local teams since 1998. Be a traveller, not a tourist.
Upcoming departures
Guaranteed small groups, each date with its own itinerary. Any of these can also run privately on your own dates.
Destinations
Bhutan
The Land of the Thunder Dragon, shown by the Bhutanese team that has guided here since 1998 — festivals, valleys, high treks and quiet villages.
Sample itineraries
Nepal
Land of the Himalayas
Sample itineraries
India
Incl. Sikkim, Darjeeling, Assam & the North East
Sample itineraries
Tibet
Roof of the World
Join a group, or make it your own
Fixed dates, like-minded company
Set departures with a small group and one of our senior guides. Each date carries its own detailed itinerary you can download.
Prefer to go on your own? Any small group journey can run privately on your dates — for a family, a birthday, an anniversary or a reunion.
See departuresYour trip, your pace
Start from one of our sample itineraries or a blank page. We combine regions, festivals, treks and rest days around what you want.
You deal directly with our office — the same people who will look after you on the ground.
Customise a journeyTravel the way you like to
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TrekkingThe Himalaya up close, with camping
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Walking & day hikesDay hikes and light walks
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Culture & festivalsDzongs, monasteries, tshechus
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Wildlife, birds & natureBirding, jungles and national parks
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Horse ridingHorseback treks from our own ranches
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Mountain bikingRoad and off-road cycling
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Multi-activityRaft, ride, hike — a mix
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Spiritual journeysPilgrimage and power places
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HoneymoonRomantic, unhurried journeys
Signature journeys
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Bhutan · 13 days · Small group
Drukyul Walking Tour Bhutan
Spanning more than a decade, the Drukyul Walking Tour of Bhutan stands as a cornerstone among our signature journeys. This cherished expedition…
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Bhutan · 10 days · Private
Highlights of Bhutan Tour
The best 10 day tour option for Bhutan, Grand Cultural Tour of Bhutan is a step back in time for a glimpse…
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Bhutan · 14 days · Small group
Snow Leopard Jomolhari Trek
Nothing in the world can prepare you for an astounding panorama that awaits you when you embark on a Snow Leopard Jomolhari…
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Nepal · 10 days · Small group
Everest View Walking Tour with Comfort Lodges
Discover Everest in Comfort: Everest View Walking Tour with Comfort Lodges Escape the ordinary with our Everest View Walking Tour with Comfort…

It’s not just about seeing the places — it’s who you see them with.
Wind Horse began in 1998 with two Bhutanese guides. Today our partners still run the company, share profits with staff, and look after every guest from first email to farewell.
- Top guidesIn Bhutan, our guides average ten years with us.
- Our own fleet & horsesBuses, vans and SUVs, plus riding horses at ranches in Bumthang and Gangtey.
- Support in your time zoneOffices in the USA, Europe and across the Himalaya.
- Priced rightFair, transparent pricing — we never take advantage of a situation.
Stories from the road
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8 days in Bhutan with Windhorse
My husband and I took our first trip to Bhutan with our 20yr old daughter.We chose Wind Horse as our guide service via Kimkim travel service. I was more than happy with our team. We were well taken care of and came to appreciate all…
Lisa13 -20 August, 2018 -
A Beautiful and Lasting Experience
Our group of 4 recently returned from a trip through Wind Horse Tours. Ugen helped us for months with all the details of the trip, answering our questions and arranging personalised custom changes for us. We visited Northern India and Nepal. All of us have…
Diane12 - 29 Jan, 2018 -
A Memorable Adventure In Bhutan
We have nothing but praise for the way Windhorse organized and handled our two weeks in Bhutan. From the initial planning of our custom itinerary for a group of eight, the visas and airline flights, the hotel reservations, the week of touring and finally the…
Bill & ClemenceSep 23 - 0ct 8, 2015
Bhutan festival dates
- Oct14Jomolhari Mountain FestivalDagochong (near Chomolhari Base)
- Oct18Jakar TsechuJakar, Bumthang
- Oct18Pemagatshel TsechuPemagatshel
- Oct19Haa TsechuHaa
Travel updates
- Bhutan · Nepal · 14 Oct 2026Nepal Update: Floods, Recovery and Autumn Travel
- India · 26 Mar 2026Noida International Airport opens near Delhi
- Nepal · 5 Jan 2026Visa fees unchanged. Pre-fill your arrival form online
From the blog
How to get to the Everest Base Camp?Heera Lama
All you need to know about Everest Base Camp Trek CostUgen Tshering
How long does it take to trek to the Everest base camp?Ugen Tshering
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