Team Himalayan High

Our Team

Our Team

People who operate in the mountains, not from a distance.

Himalayan High is built and operated by people who work in the mountains, not just around them. Our team includes trek leaders, mountain guides, operations planners, and on-ground support staff who bring together field experience, local knowledge, and practical decision-making.

We believe that safe and responsible trekking depends less on branding and more on competence, judgment, and consistency. Every member of our team is chosen for their understanding of mountain environments, respect for local communities, and ability to operate calmly in remote and high-altitude conditions.

Rather than large rotating crews, we work with a tight, trusted team that values long-term relationships, ethical practices, and quiet professionalism. This approach allows us to maintain clear communication, realistic group sizes, and a level of personal accountability that mass operations simply cannot offer.

Suman Chowdhury

Suman Chowdhury

Founder & Director • Management

Founder of Himalayan High (est. 2015). Advanced Mountaineering and Ski Course qualified with extensive Himalayan experience.

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Suman Chowdhury – Founder of Himalayan High (est. 2015). Advanced Mountaineering and Ski Course qualified mountaineer with immense experience of the Himalayas. He has travelled and led many groups successfully across the Indian Himalayas.

Indian
Montu Singh

Montu Singh

Climbing Leader / Co-Founder (Ops Head) • Operations

Advanced and Rescue Qualified mountaineer. Led Himalayan High operations during founder’s recovery (2015–2018).

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Montu Singh – Basic, Advanced and Search & Rescue qualified mountaineer. Played a pivotal role in establishing Himalayan High and managed operations for three years after the founder’s accident. Now leads our climbing teams.

Indian
Stanzin

Stanzin

Trek Leader – Ladakh Region • Field Leader

Advanced mountaineer and rescue qualified guide from Ladakh associated with Himalayan High since 2016.

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Stanzin – Basic, Advanced and Search & Rescue qualified mountaineer supporting our Ladakh operations since 2016. A strong rock and ice climber with his own travel agency.

Clement

Clement

Expedition Leader (France Partner) • International Collaboration

French climber turned expedition leader for Himalayan High, leading groups mainly in Ladakh.

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Clement – Passionate climber from France who joined as a client and became a team leader for our Ladakh expeditions. Leads multiple successful climbs and runs an adventure agency in France.

Tsering

Tsering

Sherpa Guide / Summit Leader • Field Leader

Sherpa guide from Solukhumbu (Nepal), leading Himalayan High groups to successful summits.

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Tsering – Experienced Sherpa guide from Solukhumbu (Nepal) associated with Himalayan High. Leads successful summit groups and is known for his cheerful and honest nature.

Raju

Raju

Trek Guide – Sandakphu Phalut • Field Guide

Guiding Sandakphu and Phalut treks since 2015 with positivity and care towards beginners.

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Raju – Guiding Sandakphu and Phalut treks for Himalayan High since 2015. Trekkers love his positive and brotherly attitude and focus on trekker comfort and safety.