Makalu Trekking for Social Impact

Community-Based Treks in the Remote Makalu Region of Nepal

Experience authentic trekking in Nepal while directly supporting local communities.
Our journeys take you deep into the remote Makalu region, where tourism creates meaningful benefits for the people who live there.

Welcome to

Makalu Arun Social Trek (MAST)

A trusted, locally owned, non-profit, dedicated to  social trekking organizer in Nepal.

Founded in 2010, Makalu Arun Social Trek (MAST) specializes in Makalu trekking for social impact, working closely with local villages, porter guides, to ensure trekking benefits local community.

We believe trekking should not only be about reaching destinations—but also about create a positive change in the local community..

We are dictated to promoting community-based trekking programs throughout the Eastern Himalayan region.  We customize any of  Trekking itinerary  to match your specific requirements. You explore the heart Eastern Himalayas with an experienced local porter-guide, staying at local tea houses or homestays and paying directly to your service providers.

We are pleased  tell you that reinvest 100% our profits directly back into our own local community development projects.

Join us for a meaningful Himalayan adventure that supports people, culture, and nature.

Trekking Packages.

Trekking Packages for 2026.

Choose a trekking program that matches your interests and travel style. Each itinerary can be customized to suit your schedule, fitness level, and expectations.

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Trekkers hiking through the Himalayan landscape on the Makalu Base Camp Trek in eastern Nepal.
18 Days 1 Person
$1,176

Embark on an 18-day Makalu Base Camp Trek with MAST, a non-profit. Discover Himalayan vistas, remote villages, local culture, guided tea house trekking, support education in Eastern Nepal.

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Shiva Dhara sacred cliff formation seen along the Shiva Dhar Trek route in eastern Nepal
14 Days 1 Person
$1,056

Undertake a 14-day sacred Himalayan journey beneath Mount Makalu, featuring pilgrimage sites, holy waterfalls, remote villages, tea-house trekking, and spectacular mountain views.

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Snow-covered Mount Kanchenjunga viewed on the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek in eastern Nepal
20 Days 1 Person
$1,764

Experience the 20-day Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek, a strenuous Himalayan adventure through remote valleys, rich cultures, rare wildlife, and pristine landscapes beneath Mount Kanchenjunga in Eastern Nepal.

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Beautiful green landscapes of Saldim Valley seen along the Saldim Valley Makalu Base Camp Trek route in eastern Nepal
21 Days 2 People
$2,830

Discover Saldim Valley Makalu Base Camp Trek, a remote Himalayan journey through the Saldim Valley and Makalu Barun National Park. Experience authentic community trekking in one of Nepal’s most untouched regions.

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An Emirates aircraft taxiing on the runway, a common starting point for travelers heading toward the Lukla Makalu Base Camp trek route
26 Days 1 Person
$1,446

Embark on Lukla to Makalu Base Camp Trek, a challenging Himalayan journey from Lukla to Makalu Base Camp, exploring remote trails, traditional villages, and authentic community trekking experiences.

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Lumba sumba pass trek
17 Days 2 People
$1,530

Explore Lumba Sumba Pass Trek, a remote Himalayan journey connecting Kanchenjunga and Makalu. Discover rich wildlife, traditional villages, and breathtaking mountain views along this stunning trail.

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Why Choose MAST

For Makalu Trekking for Social Impact in Nepal

We believe in transparency and purpose. When you trek with us, you are not just exploring the Himalayas—you are helping create meaningful change in the Makalu region.

Off-the-Beat-Path Trekking

We organize off-the-beaten-path, less crowded, peaceful teahouse trekking adventure around Makalu, Arun Valley, Kanchenjunga region of eastern Nepal.

Customizable Trekking Itinerary

We customize any one of our trekking programs as per your requirement. Choose any one of the best Trekking routes you like and contact us for more in formation.

Local Experienced Porter Guide

We employ a porter-guide from the local community to ensure your trek with us is safe. A guide carries your 15–20 kg luggage and leads your trek successfully.

Service-Based Pricing Policy

The total price of any package depends on the service we provide. It depends on the total number of days you trek with a porter guide, the trekking your mode of travelling etc.

Safety and Small Group Size

In order to ensure safety and comfort for our guests we organize trek for a small group of 1-6 people. You stay overnight at local tea houses or home stays available there

Community Involvement

When you choose us for Trekking around Makalu Arun, Kanchanging area of Nepal, you are not only hiking but also supporting our local community development projects.

Community Impact.

How Your Journey Empowers the Local Community

As a social trekking organization in Nepal, MAST ensures that funds generated from your journey directly support local communities in the Makalu region. Your participation helps turn responsible travel into meaningful action.

School kids happily getting learning materials from a social trekking organizer 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.

Food distribution for local women and elders under the Mast Community Project.

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

Our Previous Trekkers' Reviews.

Here’s what our previous guests appreciated most about trekking with usauthentic experiences, responsible practices, and meaningful community connections.

Blog & Tips

Community-Based Trekking Guide

Learn how to travel with purpose. Our guide shows how Makalu trekking for social impact supports local communities through responsible and respectful travel.

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Our Affiliation.

Our Professional Credential & Industry Partners

We are affiliated with trusted organizations that uphold high standards of safety, ethics, and sustainable trekking.

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