Bhutan Historic Tour with Pem Dorjee Sherpa

Pem Dorjee Sherpa was born in 1982 in a small, remote village Called Chyangba, Solukhumbu. He has been trekking and climbing in the Himalayas for more than 15 years. He has climbed Mt. Everest twice the second time with his girlfriend Moni Mulepati. On the summit, they followed through on a plan they had kept secret from their parents and became the first couple to be married on top of Mt. Everest.

They also hoisted the flag of Rotary International a club that he has involved in honor of its centennial year.

Aside from his mountaineering achievements, Pem has demonstrated an admirable commitment to improving the quality of life in his home village of Chayangba.

He has organized many service projects to Provide medical care for the villagers and to build a library and School, Smokeless Stoves and drinking water system in Himalayan Villages.

Pem is certified as a Trekking and Mountaineering Guide by the Nepal government. He is also an active member of the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), American Alpine Club, Nepal Mountaineering Association and Everest Summiteers Association. He also hiked Continental Divide National Scenic Trail

3,100 miles between Mexico and Canada.

He now lives with his wife Moni & Daughters Pelzom & Mezel in Ann Arbor, An owner of a Local fair-trade store The Himalayan Bazaar and Of Global interest Adventure Travel on 218 S. Main St. Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104.

This Historic Tour takes you across Bhutan from Paro to Bumthang. In addition to sights in Paro, Punakha and Thimphu, you will experience the heartland of this magical country. In Trongsa, you will visit the Trongsa Dzong, the most impressive fortress in Bhutan. The first two kings of Bhutan ruled from here. Our local guide in Bhutan will meet you at the airport and take you the short distance to your hotel. After tea, the group will enjoy a brief introduction and will meet their local team.

During this trip you will visit several well known and historic temples, monuments and monasteries. Taktshang (Tiger’s Nest) monastery, which clings to a Himalayan cliff, is perhaps the most well known monastery in Bhutan. The National Memorial Chorten (1974) was built in honor of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. Simtokha Dzong is the oldest Dzong (temple) of Bhutan, built by Shabdrung in 1627. The Folk Heritage Museum and The Textile Museum are favorites for most tourists. Chimi Lhakhang Temple was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley in the 15th Century. Punakha Dzong was built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and is situated between the Pho Chu “Male River” and Mo Chu “Female River.” Gyaltse Pema Thinley, the grandson and reincarnation of Pema Lingpa, founded the temple in 1613, and Tenzin Legpai Dhendup, the second re-incarnation, built the temple.

Trongsa Dzong, the most impressive dzong in Bhutan, was built in its present form in 1644 by Chogyal Minjur Tempa. Lamey Goemba is a large palace and monastery that was built in the 18th Century by Dasho Phuntsho Wangdi. Jambay Lhakhang was built by King Srongsen Gampo of Tibet in the year 1659. This Dzong presently houses a monastic school. This tour will give you a broad view of Bhutanese history, culture, its people, their lifestyle and traditions.