GUIDE (cultural & trekking, Buddhism)
Sonam Chophel is one of our most senior guides and we wouldn’t know what to do without him. He is a very impressive young man, honest, knowledgeable, hard working and reliable. He holds a Bachelor degree in science from Sherubtse College in Kanglung (East Bhutan). He occasionally worked as a research assistant and therefore is well trained and equipped to explain and interpret local cultural practices to foreign guests. He is a multi-talented and multi-skilled young man and well informed about ongoing issues in the country.
Sonam is very jolly and fun to be around. He is extremely capable when it comes to ad-hoc itinerary changes, organizing last minute activities and networking with all sorts of people. Some of Sonam’s salient features are his genuine and honest character and high ethical standards. He enjoys village life, and loves Buddhism, hiking, trekking, and mountain biking. Sonam furthermore enjoys traveling with kids and keeps them entertained during long drives with his jokes and jolly nature.
