An umbrella body built by trekking operators, for trekking operators
Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) is an umbrella association of trekking agencies in the country. It was established in 1979 by a handful of trekking agency operators who felt it was time to devise sound business principles as well as regulate the sector, which was growing by leaps and bounds with every passing year.
TAAN today brings together around 2,400 general members, 8 associate members and 155 general members of TAAN's regional associations under one roof. The association is run by an elected executive committee working through 22 departments, and remains a non-political, non-profit body dedicated to the sustainable growth of trekking tourism.
- Trail exploration. New and existing trekking trails are surveyed and maintained to spread demand beyond the busiest routes.
- Training. Professional training programmes for guides, cooks and tourism entrepreneurs raise the standard of service industry-wide.
- Promotion. TAAN represents Nepal's trekking industry at conferences and promotional events at home and abroad.
- Environment & relief. Afforestation and conservation work sit alongside a standing disaster relief and emergency response effort.
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Our vision
Five commitments that have guided the association since 1979 and still shape every decision the executive committee makes.
Trekking employees
Trekking tourism sector employees are given opportunities to develop to their full potential; preserve their basic rights.
Customers
With higher values and quality service, our customers will be provided with mainstream sustainable products as the norm.
Communities
Fully respected, and will benefit from all of our operations.
Infrastructure
Well developed basic infrastructure through partnerships with national, international as well as local stakeholders.
Business value
Socially and environmentally responsible, ensuring sustainable profits.
Objectives
TAAN's constitution sets out ten objectives — grouped here into five, covering trails, environment, members and government relations.
Develop & promote trekking
Develop and promote mountain tourism in Nepal, and search out new trails and regions feasible for trekking.
Protect environment & economy
Contribute to preserving the mountain environment and uplifting the mountain economy of Nepal.
Safeguard members & staff
Preserve the rights of member trekking agencies and regularize the facilities they provide to their staff, including porters.
Advise & collaborate
Advise government on tourism policy, and collaborate with government and non-government bodies, both domestic and international.
Guide & train
Help and advise individuals interested in trekking, and cooperate on formulating trekking and mountaineering training courses.
I have been elected as President of Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) and I am very pleased to be appointed to this position and would like to congratulate the entire executive committee for being elected for the tenure of two years. We look forward to the year ahead and we hope that, with the support of the Executive Committee, Member Agencies and staff, we can strengthen and promote the tourism industry.