We believe in the power of purpose-driven expeditions.

Built by Sherpas to connect big mountain ambition with transformative personal journeys.

Our Mission

We believe the mountains have the power to transform us.

In the mountains, there’s nowhere to hide. You hit your limits—exhaustion, fear, discomfort. But when you push past those limits, you’ll find a deep sense of resilience on the other side. Not the kind rooted in ego or a tally of summits, but a deeper knowing that you’re stronger and more capable than you ever could have imagined. That you can overcome any challenge. And that discovery stays with you long after the trek is over.

At ANH Sherpa Treks & Expeditions, we guide you through this transformative journey with our expert-led Sherpa mountain guiding and trekking services.

For some, it’s about summiting a major Himalayan peak. For others, it’s about showing up, pushing through doubt, and discovering what you’re capable of along the way. No matter where you’re at in your journey, our mission is to help you prepare—physically, mentally, and with purpose—and to guide you safely through the mountains, backed by decades of high-altitude expedition experience.

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Our Values

At ANH Sherpa Treks & Expeditions, our values are the foundation of every journey we lead. They guide how we plan, how we communicate, and how we walk beside you in the mountains.

Safety Above All
Your wellbeing—and the wellbeing of our team—is our highest priority. Every expedition is carefully planned to protect both people and the natural environment.
Expert-Led Guidance
Our Sherpa guides are more than experienced—they are world-class professionals with deep mountain wisdom. We lead with confidence, compassion, and care.
Honest, Open Communication
We believe trust starts with clarity. From your first question to your final descent, we keep you informed, supported, and never in the dark.
Support, Every Step of the Way
Your journey doesn’t begin on the trail—it starts the moment you reach out. We’re here to prepare you mentally, physically, and logistically, with guidance you can rely on.
Deep Respect
We honor the mountains, the cultures that live among them, and every individual on our team and in our care. Gratitude and respect are the heart of how we operate.
Team spirit
How ANH values team spirit and why it is essential for safety and joyful experience. Going to the trip prepared helps the team success and the team dynamics can determine success of the team.
Enjoyable and life-changing experiences
We understand that this trek or expedition can be a once in a lifetime dream for you and we want to make sure that we do everything we can ensure that you are provided with the best experience you can have.

Our Story

Ang Dawa Sherpa has spent his life in the mountains. Born and raised in a remote Himalayan village, he became a world-class high-altitude guide, community leader, and a proud representative of Sherpa culture. Neil, a business executive, came to the mountains seeking adventure and left with a deeper sense of purpose.

Together, they built ANH to offer a deeply-human centric mountaineering guiding service.

Meet the Team

Get to know the people behind the mission: experienced guides, dedicated leaders, and passionate trekkers who believe in the power of purpose-driven expeditions.

Ang Dawa Sherpa

Co-Founder & IFMGA/UIAGM-Certified Mountain Guide

Ang Dawa Sherpa is one of the Himalayas’ most accomplished mountaineers and an internationally certified IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide with over 21 years of high-altitude expedition experience. A ten-time summiteer of Mount Everest, he also holds a Guinness World Record—alongside his wife, Pasang Phuti Sherpa—as the fastest couple to summit Everest, achieved on May 14, 2019.

His mountaineering résumé includes multiple ascents of some of the world’s most iconic peaks: Manaslu (8,163m) twice, Cho Oyu (8,201m), Gyachung Kang (7,075m), and Ama Dablam (6,812m) six times. He first summited Everest via the North Side in 2007 and has guided dozens of successful expeditions across the Himalayas and beyond.

Ang Dawa is known for his elite technical skills, calm expedition leadership, deep cultural insight and unwavering commitment to safety. As co-founder of ANH Sherpa Treks & Expeditions, he is passionate about helping others experience the transformative power of the mountains—and about giving back to the Sherpa communities that raised him.

Neil Bhandari

Co-Founder & Business Strategist

Neil Bhandari is a Bhutanese American entrepreneur, real estate strategist, and lifelong advocate for the healing power of nature. His journey began in a refugee camp in Nepal, where his family resettled after being displaced from Bhutan. Growing up without access to basic services, Neil developed a deep resilience and sense of purpose that would later shape his approach to both business and adventure.
After moving to the United States in 2009, Neil earned a BA in Mathematics and Statistics from Southern New Hampshire University and completed executive training at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He went on to lead one of eXp Realty’s top-performing real estate Sales & Marketing teams and built a successful career in home and community-based healthcare.
In 2022, a transformative trek through Nepal’s Annapurna Circuit changed everything. Struggling with personal health challenges, Neil rediscovered a deeper connection to the outdoors—and to himself. Inspired by that journey, he began pursuing the Seven Summits and launched Inspired to Explore, a 501C(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping others grow through outdoor challenges.
Neil co-founded ANH Sherpa Treks & Expeditions with Ang Dawa Sherpa to combine world-class Sherpa expertise with a human-centered approach to expedition travel. His vision: to create purposeful, well-supported mountain experiences that foster both personal growth and cultural respect.
He has successfully summited Kilimanjaro, Mont Blanc, and Mount Vinson, and is currently training for Denali and Aconcagua. With a strategic mind and a passion for meaningful adventure, Neil brings structure, insight, and heart to every ANH expedition.

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