Trekking Agents Association of Nepal (TAAN) was formed and registered with the Kathmandu District Administration Office in 1979 at the initiation of some trekking agents. They realized the need for creating an umbrella organization under which they could work together to meet their common goals and also assist the government by providing suggestions to developing the trekking business into a bigger revenue-generating sector. It was widely felt that such a body would undertake the major responsibilities of developing and promoting the country’s highly potential adventure tourism segment in a sustainable manner.

Since the very inception of TAAN, the numbers of both the trekking agencies as well as TAAN members have been on the rise significantly. TAAN limited its membership only to Nepalese trekking agents at its initial phase. Nevertheless, it opened its associate membership to foreign organizations to broaden the scope of the association.

TAAN members (445 general members, 14 associate members and 39 general members of TAAN Regional Pokhara Chapter) meet annually to endorse policy guidelines, which govern the Executive Body. The association frequently communicates with the concerned bodies of the government to simplify the procedures and solve the problems related to the trekking industry. Under TAAN, there are 11 Sub-Committees, which assist to meet its objectives. Apart from organizing workshops and seminars to create awareness among the trekking agents about the rising pollution and other environmental hazards on trekking routes, the association deals with the government and other concerned bodies regarding the problems faced by trekkers and trekking agents. The executive body, which is elected every two years, includes 6 office bearers, 8 executive members, 1 immediate Past President, 1 representative from Western Regional Chapter Pokhara and 3 executive members nominated by the elected executive committee.