Introduction to Ladakh – 4 Days

I am writing to let you know that Robert, Isaac and I were very pleased with the arrangements Wind Horse Tours made for our trip. With eight legs, seven internal flights and the road trips, there was always someone waiting for us at each destination. We were well taken care of by all of our guides and drivers. We feel honored to have met and trekked with Lakpa Sherpa and his crew. The trek was longer and tougher than we thought, and we were not acclimated, but we went at our own pace and were proud to make it to Lomanthang. To have made the return trip in three days we felt was unrealistic, and Lakpa got us a ride part way. The trek, and the entire trip was an incredible adventure.

Seeing the Dalai Lama in Ladakh was an unexpected bonus. Kashmir was a rare treat, more so due to the hospitality and time taken by Shafi and his people to make sure we got to go everywhere that we wanted safely and efficiently. We didn’t expect much beyond r&r and cold beer in Goa, but a local innkeeper arranged drivers and gave them specific orders where to take us, what not to bother with and what to charge us, so we saw quite a bit and had wonderful seafood.

With a complicated itinerary in a challenging part of the world, Windhorse made it work for us. Our thanks to you and your people. We will strongly recommend your services to anyone travelling to South Asia.

Annie and I both made it home intact, although getting over jet-lag will take awhile. I just want to thank you for all your work at making our trip a success. Despite setbacks from avalanches and closed passes, we had a wonderful trip.

Dear Ugen and Postak,
I loved the trip to Bhutan and the extension to Ladakh that we experienced this past June/July 2006. I believe that the trip wouldn\’t have been as enjoyable had it not been for the excellent guide in Bhutan, Choki Dorji, and the excellent driver, Rapten.(I hope I spelled his name correctly). Driving through the mountains with their curvy, narrow roads having to watch out for cattle, other animals, the roadside workers, our driver was awesome and safe! Even though other tour companies that I had contacted, did not have tours during the summer because of the monsoon season, you reassured me that the rain periods most likely would be at night, if any. You were so correct! I can only travel during the summer months because I am a teacher. How fortunate to have two other teachers from Colorado to make up our small group. The scenery was beautiful, people were very friendly, and we still were able to see two festivals with a minimum of any other tourists. I wasn\’t expecting so many \”hiking\” experiences, but Dorji was very patient,helpful and encouraging. The accomodations were clean and had plenty of room. I can relive my beautiful memories of Bhutan through my photos and definitely hope to travel there again. Thank you for your careful planning and expert guide and driver who made this one of my favorite trips!

Ladakh & Bhutan
Dear Ugen and Postak,
I loved the trip to Bhutan and the extension to Ladakh that we experienced this past June/July 2006. I believe that the trip wouldn’t\’t have been as enjoyable had it not been for the excellent guide in Bhutan, Choki Dorji, and the excellent driver, Rapten.(I hope I spelled his name correctly). Driving through the mountains with their curvy, narrow roads having to watch out for cattle, other animals, the roadside workers, our driver was awesome and safe!

Even though other tour companies that I had contacted, did not have tours during the summer because of the monsoon season, you reassured me that the rain periods most likely would be at night, if any. You were so correct! I can only travel during the summer months because I am a teacher. How fortunate to have two other teachers from Colorado to make up our small group. The scenery was beautiful, people were very friendly, and we still were able to see two festivals with a minimum of any other tourists.

I wasn’t expecting so many \”hiking\” experiences, but Dorji was very patient, helpful and encouraging.
The accommodations were clean and had plenty of room.

I can relive my beautiful memories of Bhutan through my photos and definitely hope to travel there again. Thank you for your careful planning and expert guide and driver who made this one of my favorite trips!