Testimonial No 1

Thank you so much Lhamu for organizing our driver and accommodation for our amazing trip to India. Ringu was helpful, accommodating, and patient. The WBC and Neemrama were both my favorites. While the Crowne Plaza was near perfect it was too far away from the action. The Agra accommodation was a great location but could use a little cleaning. All in all I'm totally satisfied!

Thanks,

Susan, USA

Testimonial No 2

what an amazing trip. thank you for your assistance. I think it all worked quite well. we were sort of wondering why you picked the hotel you put us in in jaipur. it was rather far from town and really similar to what we have in the US. it was fancier than any of us have ever stayed, as well. neemrama was an amazing addition. since they made a mistake on the room, they put us in the queens room.

it was amazing

Leslie Resnick , USA

Testimonial No 3

Hello Lhamu,

I send you this little email, just to say you that everything was OK. My stay in India was short, but great. I had great time in Menri monastery. The trains were on time, just perfect.

Thank you again for having booked the train tickets.

Best wishes,

Nicolas , China

Testimonial No 4

Tashi Delek, Lhamu! We are happily in Bodhgaya at Sujata Hotel. It is really nice here! Thank you again for providing wonderful trip for Maura and I. Everything has gone really smoothly! All the travel has worked out well and now we are in Bodhgaya for two weeks with His Holiness and teachings!

Thanks again!

Diane Macchiavelli, NY USA

Testimonial No 5

Hello, Lhamu, and a Happy New Year to you.

All has gone well the past few months, India was a wonderful journey, in part helped by you. Everything has gone smoothly. After Nepal I had a great time back in India, first at CUTS in Sarnath w/ Jay and other old friends, than a few days at the Ajanta and Ellora caves, and then two weeks w/ HHDL at the Mind and Life gathering at Sera and then his Lam Rim teachings at Tashi Lhumpo. . . all of which was followed by two weeks on the beach in Bali.

Now I am back in cold, cold, New England! If you are ever in the area, please do

stop by and I can show you some of our wonderful sites.

Thanks again, and I imagine that our paths will cross again in the future.

Best, Jamie . UK

Testimonial No 6

Dear Lhamu-la,

Thank you so much for your help! Everything was perfect.

Sherice, Singapore

Testimonial No 7

Dear Lhamu la

Thank you for all your assistance. We have recommended you to some friends in Varanasi, Kimmie and Greg Tuke, who should be in touch soon.

All went pretty well.

Best, Malcolm

Australia

Testimonial No 8

A well organized, flexible and quality Tour Company. This trip far exceeded my expectations! A large part of this experience was Lhamo and Thupten who handled all situations (even the unexpected) with calmness and professionalism. Would recommend this company with no hesitation.

Pat Clarkson, Canada

Testimonial No 9

Dear Lhamu-La and Brother (of which I am OLD, and just cannot remember his beautiful name – so sorry!),

It has been over a month since my return to the states. I have been meaning to write to you, just to touch base, and to tell you how beautiful you, your brother, and your country is. And, also, to thank you for your personal attention to my crazy needs when I was with you all. Your brother, purchasing the cane for me was a gesture of kindness I could never repay. Thank you for that.

Kathlynn ‘kat’ Joel-Reich, CHWI

Administrative Coordinator

Center for Global Health Education

http://www.utmb.edu/CCGH/education

Testimonial No 10

What a delight it was to meet you, and be with you. I believe you are an incredible entrepreneur, and such great attentive guides, not just to me, but to all of us from the Sherab Chamma Ling Touring group.

Just wanted to send you a personal THANK YOU, and let you know that I think of both of you often.

All my love,

kat

Kathlynn ‘kat’ Joel-Reich, CHWI

Administrative Coordinator

Center for Global Health Education

http://www.utmb.edu/CCGH/education

Testimonial No 11

Dear Lhamo la,

I have so many good things to say that I don’t know where to start! When I agreed with my Lama to help him organize a pilgrimage to India and Nepal, I had no previous experience as s a ‘travel team leader’ so I knew I would need someone extraordinary on the ‘other side’ to help me make it happen with success. We were given a recommendation for the company and specifically for Lhamo-la, so it was good karma from the start!

Corresponding with me completely by email for 8 months, Lhamo helped to pull together and fine tune our plan for this fascinating and probably life-changing adventure for our group of 32 members . . . . All arriving to India from 5 different countries, most having never been to India before, and many never having travelled outside their home country before. Throughout all the changes of our plans over 8 months, Lhamo did an outstanding job of scheduling and rescheduling the arrivals and departures, arranging pre and post-tour plans, juggling accommodations and transportation as our group size grew over the months. Extremely courteous, flexible, knowledgeable and accommodating, Lhamo was a delight to work with, always just an email away to answer any and all questions I had on behalf of the group, and always with a personal touch to her very professional detailed correspondence. She also tolerated my beginnings in learning to speak Tibetan!

Norma ( Namkhi Lhamo)

Canada

Namaste Lhamo

Testimonial No 12

From our airport pickup in New Delhi at 4 am, through to airport drop off to see us off safely to Nepal a week later, she was there with her lovely smile and good natured manner. We had a very packed itinerary in India and this dedicated duo – Lhamo-la and her brother Thupten – quietly and efficiently resolved any and all problems to the best of their ability. They gave us all personal consideration, through sickness and through health, which made every one of the group feel special and cared for, regardless of the ‘problem’. As they both travelled with our group throughout the India portion of our tour, it gave everyone a strong sense of comfort knowing that any problems will have solutions if you brought them to her attention.

With expertise, guidance, recommendations, suggestions, patience and a quiet sense of humor, we were guided with ease through our itinerary using planes, trains and automobiles . . .. . . and now that I am a ‘seasoned’ team leader, I would happily work with them to organize another adventure; for my next trip to India, guess who I am emailing first!

Thu je che for all you did. . from the bottom of my heart.

Norma ( Namkhi Lhamo)

Canada

Namaste Lhamo

Testimonial No 13

I would like to thank you for your customer service which has been outstanding and above and beyond the call of dedication. You have made my first trip to India an unforgettable experience. I would like to also thank your brother who has been a source of strength as both of you make a great team. I wish you well with your business and hope to be able to use your company in the future.

Tashi Delek

shirley lewis

Courtenay, Sherab Chamma Ling

Testimonial No 14

Hello Llamu,

I have been meaning to write for a while, and Norma Forrest reminded us to send a testimonial.

I think we were all in awe of you and how you handled so much complexity with equanimity and grace, re the money exchanges, questions, difficulties that constantly arose. Your presence and attention to detail on our India trip was one that Robert and I have not experienced before and we frequently commented on how we felt cared for and amazed at what you accomplished with and for us all. Without it, we would have not travelled so easily and as well, especially at the railway station! We certainly missed you in Nepal!

The parting gift of tea and calendar was extremely thoughtful and your generosity is memorable!

Thank you so much, once again for helping us to enjoy and be safe on our trip.

May you continue in health and success.

Many Blessings,

Sandy & Robert Hatton

Courtenay, BC

Canada

Testimonial No 15

Lhamo has provided to us (our pilgrimage) and specially to me an awesome service to the very last minute: I was very sick at the end of our tour when I was trying to get to frontdesk in the airport and she helped me so much...she left until she confirmed everything was ok for me. This is special and not always seeing.

Enrique Palma ,Costa Rica

Testimonial No 16

Dear Lhamu,

Thank you to you and your brother for providing such good care of us on our recent pilgrimage to Menri monastery. Here is a very nice picture I took of you and thought you might like a copy. The pilgrimage was deeply moving and my life is deeply enriched because of it.

Many thanks! Marilyn from Shawnigan Lake, Canada

Testimonial No 17

Dear Lhamu la,

Our pilgrimage is completed. Everyone has gone on to new destinations.

Thank you for all of your work, attention, advice, and good heart!

The hotels were all comfortable and suitable, and the transport, in all but one case, excellent. Even the coach for Andhra - Telegana gave us a good story to tell!

All the pilgrims along with Geshe la feel the pilgrimage was really beneficial and a great success. Many of the same people had been with us two years ago, but they too say, this was different.

We wish you all the best in your work, and health and happiness in your life. with warm regards,

Beth Simon USA

Testimonial No 18

Hi Lhamu,

I have finally settled back to my routine at home and have been meaning to write to you to thank you for everything you did on our trip. I think you were a great companion to all of us and helped make the trip very pleasurable for all of us.

Take care and please thank your brother for me also

Regards, Chris Coulson Canada

Testimonial No 19

Hello Lhamu

I have not travelled with a large group or with a tour guide prior to this trip. During this trip we had two tour guides for two separate countries. Lhamu was our guide while in India. She made certain that every person's requests and adjustments were made immediately, which was a lot. Lhamu never appeared stressed and never complained. She and her brother Thupten travelled along with our group and became part of us. Lhamu and her brother Thupten came to aid of our group when 9 of us became ill. Thupten brought tea and advice; Lhamu delivered medicine to who ever needed it. She has a wonderful sense of humour and a personality that everyone liked. Thupten was our quiet guide that completed the balance needed. We did not realize how valuable Lhamu and Thupten were until we left India and met up with our other tour guide. They were wonderful people as well but they were not as attentive as Lhamu and we all missed her presence. I feel that Lhamu and Thupten went above and beyond her responsibilities as guides.

Much love

Diane xo From Canada

Testimonial No 20

Hi Lhamu la:

You helped us book our jeep and rooms in Dhasa. Raju was our driver from Delhi to Dhasa and he was VERY good. Our rooms at Kareri Lodge in Dhasa were really nice and the manager Mr. Swaroop was very nice and helpful.

Your service was very good and I will definitely recommend your company to others in future.

Tashi Delek!

With palms together,

Babette , USA

Testimonial No 25

“Llamu both did the detailed planning for a travel course I led to India with a dozen students and also organized a 'post-course' trip through India for me and my partner. She did a superb job in all respects, was continuously available to assist during the entire trip, and proved a major asset to my course and trip. I recommend her and her agency with my greatest enthusiasm. And, she's an enjoyable and knowledgeable person to be with. I know that my university colleagues would all say the same.” August 18, 2009

Hired Tshering as a Travel Agent in 2008 , and hired Tshering more than once

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity

Jere surber, USA

Testimonial No 21

I direct a study abroad program in India and have been working with Tshering Lhamu-la for over fifteen years and with Tashi Takgye since it first opened. I say with complete confidence that there is no better travel agent, and no better agency in India. Whether I am traveling with a large group of students and colleagues with a complex itinerary, or on my own for a brief research trip, I always entrust Tashi Takgye tours and travels with all aspects of my travel in India. Lhamu-la is better than perfect. What I mean is this: most good agencies in India will do whatever you ask them to do. But when you lack information, or when the unexpected happens and travel is disrupted, they look at you with apology and ask what you would like done, and it is usually too late to do anything useful. Lhamu-la fixes travel problems before you know that anything has gone wrong; she provides information that you might not have known you even needed. Her advice is always good, and even when plans change rapidly, her service is always prompt, efficient, and better than anyone could reasonably expect. Tashi Takgye also handles all financial arrangements easily, transparently and efficiently. There is no better agency in India, and I could never imagine working in India without Tashi Takgye Tours and Travels as my agent.

Prof Jay L Garfield

Smith College

Director, Five College Tibetan Studies in India Program

Date 2 .02. 2010

Testimonial No 22

Lhamu, greetings, Marta and I are considering another trip to India because

our trip last year -- with your help -- was so wonderful for us.

Yesterday evening I used the google search engine to visit your website and

received a warning that the site was dangerous. I am attaching below the

screens that came up on Google so you would be aware of them, and do

whatever you need to do to eliminate the problem.

We do expect to be in touch soon. I trust that in all other respects, you

are well and happy.

Dave Giles, USA email date 25.3.2009

Testimonial No 23

Hello Lhamu,

Thanks for the email. I'm emailing you from Denver, Colorado as we made it back to the U.S. as scheduled on 23 March. I called Mr. Parmar on the morning of 20 March to arrange a taxi pickup from Takhyil Guest House later that evening and the driver was there on time. Again, everything went perfectly thanks to your help in arranging things and we had a wonderful time in India. Thank you again, I will certainly contact you for travel assistance should we decide to travel back to India in the future.

Best regards,

Kevin and Erica , USA, email date 22.03.2008

Testimonial No 24

“In praise of Tashi Takgye Tours & Treks..... Recently we traveled to sikkim with Tashi Takgye Tours & Treks the more than week long holiday to this beautiful country .Was made even more enjoyable by the wonderful service provided by Tashi Takgye Tours & Treks . From the sightseeing arrangements to accommodation and meals ,our travel agent was very professional and helpful. We will not hesitate to travel with them again in the future.” August 13, 2009

Hired Tshering as a Financial Advisor in 2008, and hired Tshering more than once

Top qualities: Expert, Good Value, High Integrity

Michael Png, Singapore

Testimonial No 26

Dear Lhamu,

I wanted you to see this great review of your services.

Thanks!

Effie, USA 2008

Hi Effie,

I just got back from our trip. It worked out really well and it was

a great trip. We had some bad weather, 4 or 5 days of rain and snow

and several of fog. But the days we were up hight were glorious

with sun and no wind. The pace worked out about right, especially

since there didn't seem to be an option to go short extra distances.

I was amazed by how rugged and steep the terrain in Sikkim is.

Going over Dhafey Bhir pass was a real highlight, with great views

including into Nepal and back to Kachenjunga. We only saw on other

trekker after we left Dzongri, so it was neat to be off the beaten track.

Thupten was a really good guide. Very knowledgeable about the

country, plants, and the trails. We visited 3 of his siblings in

their homes, the refugee center and the monastery where his

brother is a monk. Those contacts added a lot to our trip. His

crew was really good and cook he had, Pemba, was excellent. I think

the food was better that on the GeoEx trips we took to Bhutan. I

would sure recommend him to anyone. He is, as you know, Lhamu's

brother! We met the whole family!

Anyway, thanks a lot for a great trip.

Cheers,

Larry, USA 2008

Testimonial No 27

Hello Tshering,

I wanted to thank you for all your effort to make my pilgrimage to India possible. It was truly a life changing journey. I only wish I had a photo of both you and I but I do have your photo for my photo album. I will send on your bracelet as soon as my sister designs.

All my best to you

Yolanda Garcia, USA, email date 2.06. 2008

Testimonial No 28

“Tshering is not only highly efficient, but personable, good-humored, unflinching under any problems that might come about and always directly involved. I was impressed!” August 12, 2009

Hired Tshering as a Travel Agent in 2006

Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity

Marita Faaberg, Norway

Testimonial No 29

“When I first took a group of university students to India in 2002, Tshering was our travel agent there. She met us at the airport, and looked after every detail of our travels for a whole month. Terrific. I have returned every year since (7 years), and always found the same high level of care, service, and attention to detail. It is hard to imagine there could be a better person to arrange your travels.” October 21, 2009

Hired Tshering as a Travel Agent in 2002 , and hired Tshering more than once

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity

Roscoe Hill, Denver, USA

Testimonial No 30

“I left a group of university students in India over the course of five years. We used Lhamu for our travel arrangements each year. Our program needed to be relatively flexible, and we would call on Lhamu for often unusual and last-minute requests. She was always professional, trustworthy, and thorough, attributes that you cannot always rely upon while travelling. I plan to return to India with my family in a few years, and will certain use Lhamu's services again.” August 3, 2009

Hired Tshering as a Travel Agent in 2002 , and hired Tshering more than once

Top qualities: Good Value, High Integrity , Creative

Glenn Fee, USA