Bhutan Tour Guides, Scholars & Lecturers

Tshering T. Dorji has spent his entire life in Bhutan. He grew up in a small village and is an expert on Bhutanese traditions, history, art, culture and religion. He is a seasoned trekker and has led many expeditions in Bhutan. Tshering is also a very talented singer, dancer and a master of archery — Bhutan's national sport. His friendly personality and vast knowledge of Bhutan's cultural heritage brings our guests into the very special world of Bhutan — the Land of the Thunder Dragon.

Venerable Gap Tshering is the senior instructor at Lekshed Jungney Shedra (college) at the Punakaha Dzong. He studied Sanskrit for many years in Varanasi, India. He has completed many years of solitary retreat meditating on the teachings of Buddha. Gap Tshering is proficient in Sanskrit, Tibetan, Bhutanese, and English. His superb command of the English language and in-depth knowledge of Buddhist philosophy offers our guests a rare opportunity to receive lectures from one of Bhutan's most qualified teachers.