Company History

Malla Treks is a distinguished travel agency founded in 1989 with the mission of inspiring and encouraging people to travel and explore the world. Mr. Stan Armington, a renowned adventurer and author with a deep love and passion for Nepal and its unique culture, founded our company. Mr. Armington, a former civil engineer in California, abandoned his career to pursue his true passion: exploring the world and its natural beauty. During his travels in the 1970s and 1980s, he discovered Nepal’s magnificent beauty and rich cultural heritage, prompting him to establish Malla Treks in collaboration with Nepal’s highly respected royal family. Mr. Armington traveled extensively and documented his journeys in several books, including “Exploring Nepal Himalaya,” “Trek to Mustang,” “Trekking in Nepal Himalaya,” “Humla to Mount Kailash” and was the author of Lonely Planet’s trekking guide for many years. He had a vision to promote and showcase the diverse and untold destinations of Nepal. Malla Treks has organized and promoted many new trekking destinations in Nepal, contributing significantly to the country’s tourism industry, thanks to the efforts and passion of our founder. In recognition of our company’s contributions, the Prime Minister of Nepal awarded us with “International Civil Golden Award” in 2004 for our efforts in supporting and promoting Nepal’s tourism economy.