Known for his good leadership knack, affable character and voluble nature, Garab
Dorji is one of the senior most tour guides in the country. Right after completing
his Degree Course with major in English in 1993, and despite having numerous
better career options, he chose to in work in tourism industry which then was a
budding one.
The 56-year-old father of two is better known as the Celebrity Tour Guide in the
tourism fraternity for being close to some of the renowned celebrities such as Demi
Moore, Anthony Bourdain, Darren Aronofsky, Mohanlal and others who had
availed his service while visiting Bhutan. He is also a certified trainer and tour
leader who has been leading specialized tours for National Geography, Mountain
Sobak and etc.
Of many achievements in his life, founding and spearheading a Civil Society
Organization called Guide Association of Bhutan since 2009 is the towering feat.
He is one of the eminent members of the Tourism Council of Bhutan. He also
helms the country Consumer Dispute Settlement Committee which is under the
Ministry of Economic Affairs.
Most important, Garab Dorji is a social worker who champions, advocates and
create awareness on the waste management problem in the country. He can be seen
going around in the town collecting waste whenever he is free.