Community-Based Trekking in Nepal
Trek with Purpose.

Makalu Arun Social Trek (MAST) connects travelers with the people and trails of
Eastern Nepal for Meaningful Trekking Experiences

Customizable Itinerary

We offer personalized trekking adventures in Nepal with flexible itineraries. Pick any route, and we’ll tailor it to your needs. Contact us for details.

Service-Based Pricing

Your program price is based on the services you select. Once your needs are confirmed, we’ll calculate the total price and send it to you for your review

Local Experienced Porter Guide

We hire local porter-guides to ensure your trek is smooth and successful. They carry 15–20 kg of your luggage and confidently lead you along the route.

Welcome to

Makalu Arun Social Trek ( MAST)

Trekker with local porter-guide during community-based trek in Eastern Nepal

Makalu Arun Social Trek  (MAST)  is one of a government-registered, and licensed, non-profit distributing  social trekking operator, established  in Khandbari of Eastern Nepal in 2010.

Since its establishment we  have been organizing social trekking  program in  Nepal. While  enjoying  trekking  with us, your journey blends adventure with real community engagement.

We employ an experienced porter guide from the local community. You walk at your own pace, stay overnight at local tea house or home stay or tent.  We   invest the profit earned through the business  into local community. 

All Makalu Arun Social Trek’s  travel itineraries are fully customizable. You can simply enjoy the trails or add deeper impact by volunteering on village projects that match your time, skills, and interests.

Enjoy trekking  socially with Makalu Arun Social Trek   and explore the Himalayas  as well as empower the community

Popular Treks

Explore MAST Popular Trekking Packages.

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18 Days 1-6 People
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Enjoy 18-day Makalu Base Camp Trek. Explore remote landscapes, and local villages in one of the most stunning trekking regions.

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Shiva Dhara sacred waterfall on the Makalu Base Camp trekking trail in Nepal
14 Days 1-6 People
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Join the 14-day Shiva Dhara Trek and discover sacred landscapes, stunning views, and serene trails in the heart of the Himalayas

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Mount Kanchenjunga standing at 8,586 meters viewed from a trekking route in Eastern Nepal
20 Days 2-6 People
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Embark on the 18-day Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek. Explore landscapes, majestic peaks, and local villages in one of the most stunning trekking

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Saldim Valley landscape in Eastern Nepal with terraced hills and remote trekking trails
21 Days 2-6 People
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Experience the stunning 21-day Saldim Valley Makalu Base Camp trek. Discover lush forests, remote villages, and awe-inspiring Himalayan peaks.

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Aerial view of Lukla Airport, the gateway to Everest region treks in Nepal
26 Days 1-6 People
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Join the Lukla to Makalu Base Camp Trek with MAST. Experience breathtaking Himalayan views, diverse trails, and rich cultural heritage

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Lumba sumba pass trek
17 Days 2-6 People
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Embark on the 17-day Lumba Sumba Pass Trek. Discover remote trails, pristine landscapes, and breathtaking Himalayan unforgettable journey

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Why Choose MAST for

Community-Based Trekking in Nepal?

Choosing MAST means enjoying off-the-beaten-path trekking in Nepal and directly supporting the local communities that welcome you and host you.

  • Locally operated – A six-member committee runs MAST. We hire porter-guides from the  local community.
  • Customized Travel Itineraries- We tailor our every trekking program to your necessity and interests.
  • Accommodation – We manage our guests to stay with local families, teahouses, participate in village life and learn about their history, culture and traditions
  • Service based Pricing- Our package price is based on service we provide for you. FAQs for more information.
  • Non – profit distributing. We invest the profit earned by this company for social service.  

Community Impact.

How MAST Empowers Local Villages?

MAST and SESF team distributing school stationery to students during a community support program in Nepal

“Support for Rural Schools

We distribute necessary school stationery such as notebooks, pens, pencils, erasers, Pencil sharper’s, crayons, uniforms, school bags, and shoes & shocks to the students from the poorest families.

MAST team distributing food materials to local villagers during a community support trek in Nepal

Food Materials Support for Elderly Homes.

We distribute food materials to 35 the old aged people living at Manakamana Elderly home to ensure that they have easy access to food. We help to reduce their food insecurity and enhance their quality of life.

Testimonials.

What MAST Previous Guests Say About Us?

Blog & Tips

Community-Based Trekking Tips and Blog

Panoramic view of Mount Makalu from a high-altitude trekking trail in Eastern Nepal

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Smiling schoolchildren hold up new notebooks in front of a bright yellow wall of a school.

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