The Swotah Journal
Route guides, permits, packing lists and dispatches from the trail.
264 articles
Nepal Experience10 Most Beautiful Valleys of Nepal
From Khumbu and Langtang to Upper Mustang and Dolpo, explore the 10 most beautiful valleys in Nepal and the treks that take you through them.
Nepal AdventuresDho Tarap Dolpo
Visit Dho Tarap, one of the highest villages on Earth, in Nepal's remote Dolpo: Bon and Buddhist culture, Phoksundo Lake, permit costs, and the best seasons.
Nepal AdventuresHow to Climb Mount Everest for Free?
Sponsorship, fundraising, guiding, and agency deals: five realistic routes to an Everest climb when you cannot pay the USD 45,000+ price tag yourself.
Nepal AdventuresEverest Base Camp Elevation
Everest South Base Camp sits at 5,364 m in Nepal; the North Base Camp in Tibet is about 5,150 m. Elevation chart, altitude effects, and trek advice.
NepalCaste System in Nepal: History, Facts and Details
The caste system in Nepal explained: its origins, the four varnas, Jayasthiti Malla, modern anti-discrimination laws, and where the system stands today.
Nepal ExperienceRed Honey Nepal: The Mysterious World of Mad Honey
Nepal's mad honey is harvested from cliffs by Gurung honey hunters and prized worldwide. What red honey is, its effects, dosage, prices, and legality.
Nepal AdventuresCouple Bungee Jumping in Nepal: Conquer Your Fears Together
Couple bungee jumping in Nepal: Kushma (228 m, world's 2nd highest), Bhote Koshi (160 m), and Pokhara, with prices, weight limits, and safety tips.
Nepal ExperienceHow Many People Die on Mount Everest Each Year? Death Toll Explained
How many people die on Mount Everest each year? 340+ deaths since 1921, 18 in the record year 2023, 5 in 2026. The data, the causes, and what Nepal is changing.
Nepal ExperienceFlowers in Nepal: Varied Flora of Nepal
Nepal has 6,000+ flowering plant species, from national-flower rhododendrons to wild orchids. Seasonal blooms, wildflowers, prices, and where to see them.
Nepal ExperienceLangtang Village: Before and After the Earthquake
Langtang village was buried by the 2015 earthquake avalanche. How it was rebuilt, who helped, and what life and trekking look like there a decade on.
Nepal ExperienceBest Domestic Airlines in Nepal
Buddha Air, Yeti, Shree, Nepal Airlines, Sita Air, and Tara Air compared: fleets, routes, reliability, and tips for booking domestic flights in Nepal.
NepalIs It Safe to Fly in Nepal? Domestic Flight Safety Explained
Nepal flight safety explained: the 2023 and 2024 crashes and their final reports, what has changed since, EU air-safety status, and practical tips.