Snowman Trek Bhutan – Full Circuit

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Kirill Shoikhet

Snowman Trek - once in a lifetime experience.

My husband and I have recently completed the Snowman trek in Bhutan led by Wind Horse tour company and both felt that we had an amazing experience. One of the best trips we have ever had. Before the trek we read that things can be slow and somewhat bumpy in Bhutan and contingency days are must. So we were ready for "things to happen". But we worried for nothing. Wind Horse has organised the trek to the last detail. The crew was very professional and friendly, the service was outstanding, food delicious, tents comfy and everything went as smoothly as it possibly can. We had enough days before the trek to get acclimatised to high elevation. And every one of these days were filled with interesting cultural experiences. Our guide Pema was really knowledgeable about Bhutanese culture, traditions, wild life and terrain. Since we didn't need the contingency days after the trek they were also used for cultural visits and experience including the very unique hot stones bath in a local house. We would definitely recommend Wind horse for anyone who would like to experience Bhutan and bring back unforgettable memories.

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James George P. S.

"We enjoyed our trip and were looked after very well by Yonten throughout. We were very pleased by the service we received. The only thing which was not good at all was the weather and we could not change that.  Yonten is a charming guide and always thinks ahead to anticipate problems and think of solutions.  He was knowledgeable but also discrete in giving us time to ourselves and he was very good company for the three and a half weeks. He also took good care of our safety at all times at high altitude." regards, [gallery order="DESC" ids="14126,14125,14124,14123,14122,14121,14120,14119,14118,14117,14116"]

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Shanny B

TID 763 Snowman Trek (21Sept to 17 Oct, 2014) Hi Anand and Jambay and Ugen, I wanted to comment, belatedly, on the Snowman Trek. I am still processing the whole experience, and truthfully think about Bhutan daily since I left. The trip was stunning, exhausting, gorgeous, and exhilarating. Frankly I was only in decent physical condition, but not expedition condition so the 16 consecutive days took it's toll. It's tough to get in shape for multiple days without spending multiple days getting in shape. Would I do it again? Absolutely. What I would do differently is eat more ( I lost 5 kg in the 16 days, but actually was a bit of a 'little piggy' before so the change is welcome), and plan some 2-3 day hikes before the trip. The trip was a great combination of cultural visits, site seeing, and of course the phenomenal trek. I chose the trek after reading 'Blossom Rain' by Kevin Grange, in 2011, and deliberated a few years as to whether I could afford to take off 4-5 weeks from work, and who would look after my patients while I was away. Once the decision was made, I chose 2014 to celebrate my 60th birthday, A person who had been to Bhutan suggested I invite someone to 'have my back' so my daughter Elliot agreed to come along. Other books which gave insight about Bhutan were ’Married to Bhutan' by Linda Leaming, and 'Circle of Karma' by Kunzang Choden. I chose Wind Horse mostly because the dates were ideal weather wise, and fairly close to my birthday. So glad I did. Pema was a superb guide, he shared cultural, religious, botanical, and personal information and was always ready to answer questions and help out. The cook and assistants did a good job, Namgay in particular. And the pony men were fun and helpful too. The accommodations, driving and air travel logistics had been thoughtfully organized, down even to selecting special rooms for us at Yangkhil Resort. Reaching out to us personally by phone along and after our trek was so thoughtful. Thank you also for the complementary Wind HOrse photo book about Bhutan. Thank you for such a memorable experience. The only thing I would like to do differently is to spend some time in conversation w the people living in the Lhasa district, perhaps invite them for a chat over a meal. Another thought is if there was a 1 night home stay option while trekking. So now I'm trying to decide if I should get in shape to compete in the Tour of the Dragon mountain bike race. Actually, I'd prefer to be trekking in the high hills away from distraction. Thank you again.

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Ms Alexandra Elliot O

TID - 763- Sept 21 - Oct 16, 2014 Snowman Trek I recently completed a 17-day Snowman Trek organized and guided by Wind Horse. The Wind Horse staff were outstandingly helpful, informative and friendly. From providing pre-trek instructions to leading us on the trek itself, Wind Horse was great every step of the way. Thank you for organizing such an amazing experience; we had an unforgettable time in your beautiful country! I highly recommend Wind Horse for anyone traveling to Bhutan.