Tenzin Dorje
Himalayan Retreat & Trek Guide · 20 years experience
Tenzin was born in the Zanskar valley. He grew up walking the same passes that retreat and trek participants now travel. His knowledge of the Trans-Himalayan landscape is not academic — it is lived. He has spent twenty years guiding people through the mountains, first as a trekking guide, then as a retreat facilitator who understood that the landscape itself is the teacher.
Background
- Born and raised in Zanskar valley, Ladakh
- Professional mountain guide since 2006
- Trained in wilderness medicine and high-altitude safety
- Retreat facilitation training with emphasis on nature immersion
Approach
Tenzin leads with the landscape. His retreat sessions happen on ridges, beside rivers, and in monastery courtyards. He speaks slowly, moves deliberately, and knows when to be quiet. Participants describe him as someone who makes the mountains accessible without making them smaller.
Qualifications
- Certified mountain guide (Indian Mountaineering Foundation)
- Wilderness first responder certification
- Basic Life Support — high altitude environments