About Friends in High Places

  
  
  
  
  



Friends in High Places is American John Child and Nepali A. D. Sherpa. In 1990 by happy accident they met and went trekking. Three weeks later they were fast friends. A. D. had been operating an independent trekking agency for several years, and after some backward glances at his corporate job, John joined up.

Today Friends in High Places offers you the entire Himalaya, from Ladakh in the west to Bhutan in the East. Whether trekking in Nepal, riding elephants in India, braving the heights of the Tibetan Plateau, or venturing the wilds of Bhutan, do it with friends. Our commitment to you is individual, friendly service and maximum flexibility.



We don't operate big tour groups of strangers. In places where the rules require (e.g., Tibet) or where practicality dictates, we'll match you with like-minded folk.

Most of our trips are individually designed and operated for you. This has been our mission for more than a decade: To make your Himalayan holiday what you want it to be, when you want it, with the best service and at a reasonable price. What friends would do...

Look at some of the things our guests have said about us (below), and ask for references when you write to us.








Dubby Bhagat (left) is A. D.'s adopted father and a devoted grandfather. He has a long career in hotels and hospitality and a second one in journalism. He's been our mentor since the beginning and is quite a character! Pasang Temba Sherpa (right) is our Senior Guide, with FiHP for twelve years. He's fluent in four languages and coming along with number five, Japanese. Pasang has traveled to Southeast Asia, the US, Canada, and the UK but likes nothing better than showing you his world, the high Himalayas.

Books and Articles we have written.


What our guests have said . . .

I just dropped my son off at school and ran smack dab into [my friend]. I no more than said hello and asked how the trip was and she broke down in tears...... thank you for making their journey as memorable as you made ours.  Nancy Lou Zimmerman, Singapore

Finally I am again in my normal routine, after experiencing one of my most exiting things I've ever done. Believe me I am already planning my next one, maybe for October.  Modesto Penaherrera, Ecuador

Thanks so much for a fabulous trip. My mother and sister are pretty envious and are considering booking separate trips for April and/or May.  Somil Hwang, USA

It was the trip of a lifetime. I've already sent an interested party to your website for more details. With much appreciation for your incredible hospitality, professionalism, and warmth  Gordon Hardy, USA

We are thrilled our friends are coming to Nepal with you. We have the most fantastic memories from our 2 weeks with your company!  Judy Harrington, New Zealand

Every step in the process of planning our trip to Nepal --- from arrival to departure -- was expertly organized. I would recommend your agency to anyone and can certify the high degree of professionalism demonstrated by your staff. Thanks again for opening the doors for us in Nepal. We will have a lifetime of fond memories of this incomprable experience.  Philip Eliasoph, USA

Friends in High Places are extremely well-organized, always available, efficient, friendly and arranged everything. My personal guide on the trek was extremely knowlegeable, friendly, and knew everyone everywhere we went. I also had a wonderful porter to carry my things so I had absolutely nothing to do but have a great time.  Melissa Zickwolff, USA

It is realy a great pleasure for us, if we remember us our Kanchenjunga Trek. It was wonderful, we loved very much.  Robert Broger, Switzerland

Nepal was truly the highlight of our trip, you guys did a GREAT job -- having traveled a fair amount through various parts of the world, I can say that you really made a quick and enjoyable trip possible. Your flexibility in scheduling was also perfect for us.  Hung Fan, USA



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