The tourism industry employs millions of people around the world ( at least it did until Covid-19). Developing countries particularly in the Himalayan region relied heavily on tourism for employment and GDP. Pre- Covid-19, an estimated 1 million Nepalis worked in tourism. from hotels to restaurants, from taxi drivers to trekking guides and porters. In Bhutan, over 50,000 people are employed in tourism, and many are freelancers and drivers who depend completely on the tourism sector for their livelihood.
We aim to ensure that every single Beyond The Clouds client gets the experience that exceeds their expectations. We work with clients from the very moment they contact us to plan the perfect trip for them. In the New Zealand office, we produce meticulously planned itineraries that take in the very best iof each of our destinations at a pace that suits the client. One of the keys to our success is having amazing ground teams in each of our wonderful locations: Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and Ladakh. We couldn’t do it without their dedication, attention to detail and local knowledge.
ISHWAR AND OUR KNOWLEDGEABLE NEPAL TEAM
In Nepal, Ishwar is one of our most popular trekking guides. He has been guiding treks in the Annapurna region for years and has worked for Beyond The Clouds since we started. . He knows the trekking routes every step of the way. He also keeps us up to date when there have been changes along the way, new paths or interesting diversions as they open up. This allows us to make our treks even more special, knowing that our clients are in expert hands.
We also partner a number of very special hotels and resorts in Nepal that we have been using for over 20 years or more. We develop excellent relationships with their managers and this means that we can rest assured that our clients will have a comfortable stay.
YANGCHEN AND OUR LOVELY TEAM IN BHUTAN
In Bhutan, our lovely representative Yangchen meets all of our clients whilst they are in Thimpu to make sure that they have had a good time. Yangchen is highly experienced, well-organised and exceptionally caring. She arranges surprises for clients on their birthdays and arranges all sorts of special extras for honeymooners.
Yangchen coordinates all our hotels, guides, drivers ensuring our clients can relax and enjoy their holiday.
TSERING AND OUR TERRIFIC TIBETAN TEAM
In Tibet, we have several teams due to the enormity of the region. Our guides are all Tibetan, speak fluent English and are highly knowledgeable. Originally from Amdo, Tsering is one of our favourite and most experienced guides. Tsering is an expert on all things Tibet and has travelled extensively throughout the region.
No matter where you travel in Tibet, we have knowledgeable guides who look after you taking you to authentic and charming accommodation along the way.
TASHI IN LADAKH
Our Ladakhi team is led by Tashi who has been working in tourism for over 20 years and is one of Ladakh’s most reputable tour organisers specialising in trekking, snow leopard tours and off the beaten track journeys. Tashi and his wife personally host many of our clients including yoga groups in his gorgeous home-stay just outside Leh.
We are so lucky to have such an amazing team throughout the Himalayan region. We keep in touch during these challenging times and can’t wait to run our unique tours again when it is safe to do so.
For more information contact info@beyondtheclouds.org.nz
