The 108 chortens of Dochula pass

Meet the people behind your journey

Our office team in Thimphu, licensed guides and drivers across Bhutan, and our representatives in Australia.

Head office · Thimphu

The team behind every journey

From your first message to your flight home, this is the team planning, booking and looking after the details.

Tshering Chenzom, Head of Operations & General Manager at Discover Happiness Tours

Tshering Chenzom

Head of Operations & General Manager

Tshering leads our day-to-day operations, bringing every journey together: guides, drivers, hotels, permits and timings. As General Manager, Tshering makes sure each trip runs smoothly and that every guest is looked after from arrival to farewell.

Tashi Tshomo, Finance & Accounts at Discover Happiness Tours

Tashi Tshomo

Finance & Accounts

Tashi manages our finance and accounts: clear quotations, invoices and payments, and the Sustainable Development Fee and visa costs that are part of every Bhutan journey. Everything is kept clear and transparent, so you always know exactly what you are paying for.

Karma Choki, Ticketing & Reservations at Discover Happiness Tours

Karma Choki

Ticketing & Reservations

Karma looks after ticketing and reservations, securing your flights into Paro, hotels, farmhouse stays and festival dates, and keeping every booking confirmed and in order before you travel.

Nidup Dorji, Office Assistant at Discover Happiness Tours

Nidup Dorji

Office Assistant

Nidup supports the whole team at our office, helping with documents, arrangements and the many small details that make a journey run on time.

Guide portfolio

Our guides

Licensed Bhutanese guides who share their country in your language, telling the stories behind every dzong, festival and valley.

Dorji Tshering, Cultural & French-Language Guide at Discover Happiness Tours

Dorji Tshering

Cultural & French-Language Guide
Guiding since 2016

Dorji has guided travellers through Bhutan since 2016, leading cultural journeys in French and English. Dorji brings the history, festivals and everyday life of Bhutan to life with the warmth of a friend sharing home.

Tashi Samdup, French-Language Guide at Discover Happiness Tours

Tashi Samdup

French-Language Guide
Guiding since 2006

Tashi has been guiding since 2006 and specialises in French-speaking travellers. Tashi completed language training in France, in Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, and offers French-speaking guests nearly two decades of guiding experience.

Kinley Dorji, Japanese-Language Guide at Discover Happiness Tours

Kinley Dorji

Japanese-Language Guide
Guiding since 2014

Kinley has guided Japanese-speaking travellers since 2014, sharing Bhutan's temples, valleys and culture in their own language, so every story and detail comes through clearly.

Ngawang Tsheten, English-Speaking Guide at Discover Happiness Tours

Ngawang Tsheten

English-Speaking Guide
Guiding since 2015

Ngawang has guided English-speaking travellers since 2015, on cultural tours, festival journeys and hikes alike, with the local knowledge that turns sightseeing into real understanding.

Chimi Choden, English-Speaking Guide at Discover Happiness Tours

Chimi Choden

English-Speaking Guide
Guiding since 2025

Chimi joined our guiding team in 2025. Chimi brings fresh energy and a young Bhutanese perspective to every journey, sharing Bhutan with care and curiosity.

Jigme Dorji, English-Speaking Guide at Discover Happiness Tours

Jigme Dorji

English-Speaking Guide
Guiding since 2025

Jigme joined our guiding team in 2025 and guides English-speaking travellers across Bhutan, combining enthusiasm with deep pride in Bhutan's culture and traditions.

On the road

Safe hands on mountain roads

Bhutan's roads wind through high passes and deep valleys. Experience behind the wheel matters.

Tenzin Chophel, Driver at Discover Happiness Tours

Tenzin Chophel

Driver
More than 30 years' experience

With more than 30 years behind the wheel, Tenzin knows Bhutan's mountain roads, passes and weather like few others. Travel with Tenzin and you can sit back, enjoy the views and arrive safely and relaxed.

International travel representatives

Your contacts in Australia

Travelling from Australia? Our representatives there can answer your questions, offer travel advice and help you plan a tailor-made journey to Bhutan, working on behalf of our founder and our team in Bhutan.

Mr. Kinga Dhendup, International Travel Representative — Australia
International Travel Representative — Australia

Mr. Kinga Dhendup

Kinga proudly represents Discover Happiness Tours & Travel in Australia, working on behalf of our founder and our team in Bhutan. He is a point of contact for Australian travellers interested in discovering the beauty, culture and unique experiences of Bhutan. Contact him directly for enquiries, travel advice and information about our tailor-made Bhutan journeys.

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Ms. Sonam Choden, International Travel Representative — Australia
International Travel Representative — Australia

Ms. Sonam Choden

Sonam proudly represents Discover Happiness Tours & Travel in Australia, working on behalf of our founder and our team in Bhutan. She is a point of contact for Australian travellers interested in discovering the beauty, culture and unique experiences of Bhutan. Contact her directly for enquiries, travel advice and information about our tailor-made Bhutan journeys.

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Together, we look forward to making your journey to Bhutan truly memorable.

The 108 chortens of Dochula pass, with the Himalaya beyond
Begin your journey

Travel with people who care.

Tell us about the journey you have in mind, and our team will shape it around you.

  • Private & tailor-made
  • Licensed by Bhutan’s Department of Tourism
  • Every enquiry answered personally