Trekking Guide Association of Nepal (TGAN) is established with approval from Government of Nepal as a non-profit making social organization, with an objective of uplifting and supporting economic, social, educational, and professional capabilities of all trekking guides working in Nepal. TGAN is established with the consent and approval of Kathmandu District Development Committee, Nepal Tourism Development Board ,  Ministry of Tourism of Nepal and Trekking Agents Association of Nepal (TAAN) which is the only legal entity and umbrella association for all Trekking entrepreneurs of Nepal.

TGAN believes that all trekking guides in Nepal have contributed to national development till date without any help and support of Government or any specialist organization. They have been operating only with with mere personal effort, dedication, labour and investment. Trekking guides of Nepal have been working with multidimensional exposure. They work sometimes as Team Leader of whole trekking team, sometimes as manager for the same team and sometimes as specialist, translator or just a route guide.