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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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$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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$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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$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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$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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$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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$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.
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.
“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 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 us—authentic 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.
Community-Based Trekking in Nepal in 2026: Help Fund Nepal Education Through Your Journey
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Responsible travel in Nepal: Travel with Purpose
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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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