A) 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

B) Lhamu, greetings, Marta and I are considering another trip to India becauseour trip last year -- with your help -- was so wonderful for us.

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.

D) “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

F) 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!

I) “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

J) “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