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Affiliations & Membership

Sherpa Society Trekking is a legally registered and government-authorized trekking agency in Nepal, fully licensed to operate trekking, tours, and mountaineering activities. Our company holds updated certifications from:

Department of Tourism, Government of Nepal  |  Nepal Rastra Bank  |  Inland Revenue Department

We are also proud members of leading tourism and environmental organizations:

TAAN

Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal

NMA

Nepal Mountaineering Association

KEEP

Kathmandu Environmental Education Project

STEAN

Sherpa Tourism Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal

Sherpa Tourism Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal

The Sherpa Tourism Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (STEAN) is a non-profit organization. A united body (a Largest Umbrella Association) representing Sherpa professionals who have been at the heart of Nepal’s tourism industry for over five decades. While Sherpas have long been actively engaged in tourism—guiding, mountaineering, trekking, and hospitality—the need for an official association became clear: to collectively address challenges and safeguard the interests of the Sherpa community.

STEAN strives to bring together Sherpa tourism entrepreneurs from all over Nepal, fostering unity, collaboration, and shared growth within the industry. The association serves as a strong voice for Sherpa tourism professionals, working to highlight the issues faced by the Sherpa ethnic group and to bring them to the attention of policymakers. Through advocacy, collaboration, and community initiatives, STEAN plays a vital role in ensuring that Sherpa contributions to Nepal’s tourism are recognized, valued, and supported for future generations.