Day Rides in Bumthang
Village, forest and riverside trails straight from the Tang ranch.
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Bhutan's first riding ranch & club · since 2012
Discover Bhutan on horseback
Ride the quiet trails of Tang Valley in Bumthang and the glacial meadows of Phobjikha in Gangtey: village paths, forest ridges and centuries-old monasteries, at the pace of a mountain horse.
Our story
A ranch built for horses, riders and the valleys they share
Wind Horse Ranch began in 2012 on ten acres of community-leased land in Tang Valley, Bumthang, born from a love of horses, adventure and Bhutan’s landscapes. It has grown into a home for horses and riders alike, with a panoramic outdoor arena and miles of trails.
By 2018, interest from tour operators and hoteliers led us to open a second ranch in the glacial Phobjikha Valley of Gangtey.
Our purpose is to grow rural tourism in Bhutan, support the communities around our ranches, and set a standard for the ethical care of horses and the land.
2012Tang Valley ranch founded
2018Gangtey ranch opened
10 acresArena, stables and trails in Tang
15+Trained horses at Gangtey
Our ranches
Two valleys, two ways to ride
Bumthang · where it began
Tang Valley Ranch
In Bhutan's cultural heartland, with quiet trails close to Ogyen Choling Palace Museum, Kunzangdrak and Thowadra. An intimate, off-the-beaten-path ride.
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Phobjikha · closest to Paro & Thimphu
Gangtey Ranch
Gentle rides across alpine meadows and forest in the winter home of the black-necked cranes. Ideal for families, couples and solo travellers.
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Day rides, ranch treks & riding holidays
Day Rides in Gangtey Valley
Gentle valley rides past Gangtey Gompa and the crane wetlands.
From US$100
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Bumthang Cultural Horse Trek
A short ranch trek through Tang villages and sacred sites.
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Bumthang Owl Trek on Horseback
Forest ridges above Jakar on the classic Owl Trek, on horseback.
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Kunzangdra & Padselling Horse Ride
Ride to Pema Lingpa’s cliff hermitage and camp below Padselling.
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Padselling & Ngalakhang Horse Ride
Five nights on the trail linking monasteries and high villages.
From US$1,000
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Gangtey Horse Riding Adventure
Western Bhutan culture with riding days in the Phobjikha Valley.
From US$3,000
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Bhutan Cultural & Horse Riding Tour
Thimphu, Punakha and Trongsa, then riding days from Tang Valley to Kunzangdrak and Padselling, ending at Tiger’s Nest.
From US$2,780
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Before you ride
Sure-footed horses, simple requirements
12–15hhBhutanese Yueta mountain horses
90 kgMaximum rider weight (198 lb)
12 yrsMinimum rider age
WalkersNon-riders hike; horses carry the bags
From the saddle