Asia Trip Leader

Khandu Dorji

Guide Since: 1998

Khandu Dorji has been guiding since 1983 and joined the WT Leader Team in 1998. Over the course of his career, Khandu has trekked nearly every route in Bhutan. Formally educated in Thimphu, he also participated in a three-month intensive mountaineering course conducted by the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, and led a mountaineering expedition with Junko Tabei, the first woman to summit Everest. With his cheerful spirit and expert knowledge of Bhutan’s culture and  natural history, Khandu is a marvelous guide, whether for a trek to breathtaking Jangothang, the base camp of sacred Mt. Chomohari (he has trekked the route 60 times and counting!) or a cultural adventure. He subscribes to the philosophy of “Gross National Happiness” and thoroughly enjoys the role of Trip Leader, sharing his pristine homeland and fostering cross-cultural connections for his trip members by visiting with Bhutanese families in their homes. Khandu’s own travels have taken him to Switzerland, the UK, Japan, Singapore, and Thailand, but he’s equally happy at home with family, or playing a friendly match of dha (archery), Bhutan’s national sport.

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Khandu was beyond amazing—knowledgeable, caring, passionate about Bhutan. It was a privilege to have him as our leader.

Felice Z.

Stamford, CT
The Chomolhari Trek

No extra job too much No question too silly

Jeff J.

Saint Helena, CA
Festivals of Bhutan

Khandu is a jewel! He was attentive, kind, thoughtful, and easy to be with.

Murray S.

Austin, TX
Festivals of Bhutan

Khandu is an exceptional leader. He definitely understands what good customer service is all about and did a lot a very nice things for us.

Sandra M.

Calgary, Alberta
Festivals of Bhutan

Oh wow, I LOVED Khandu. He is kind, funny, engaging, knowledgeable. We always had great camp sites, and Khandu knew so many people along the way. He was simply wonderful!!!!

Tracy S.

Denver, CO
Bhutan: The Chomolhari and Laya Trek

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