The Swotah Journal
Route guides, permits, packing lists and dispatches from the trail.
264 articles
Nepal ExperienceDingboche: The Ultimate Stop for Every Everest Trekker
Dingboche (4,410 m) is the key acclimatisation village on the EBC trek. Views, lodges, the Nangkartshang hike, and how to get there, step by step.
Nepal ExperienceFrancys Arsentiev: The Sleeping Beauty of Mount Everest
Francys Arsentiev, the Sleeping Beauty of Mount Everest, was the first American woman to summit Everest without oxygen. Her story, her final hours, and her legacy.
Nepal AdventuresEasiest 8000m Peaks in Nepal
Which 8,000 m peaks are easiest? Cho Oyu and Manaslu lead the list. Nepal's eight-thousanders ranked by difficulty, with routes and first ascents.
Nepal AdventuresEasiest 7000m Peaks Nepal
Nepal's easiest 7,000 m peaks ranked: Putha Hiunchuli, Himlung, Baruntse, and more, with heights, routes, first ascents, and what each climb demands.
Nepal ExperienceThe Most Romantic Treks in Nepal for Couples
From Annapurna Base Camp to Rara Lake: the best romantic treks in Nepal for couples, with durations, highlights, and tips for a honeymoon on the trail.
Nepal AdventuresGorakshep Village:The Last Stop of EBC Trek
Gorak Shep (5,164 m) is the last stop before Everest Base Camp. What to expect, lodges, the Kala Patthar sunrise, costs, and how to get there in 2026.
Nepal Experience10 Best Honeymoon Tours In Nepal
Nepal honeymoon ideas: Pokhara, Chitwan, Ghorepani, Langtang, and the Kathmandu Valley, plus luxury and budget options for a romantic mountain trip.
Nepal Adventures10 Places to Visit During an Everest Base Camp Trek
Ten unmissable stops on the Everest Base Camp trek: Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Kala Patthar, Gokyo Lakes, and more, with what makes each one special.
Nepal Experience10 Best Spiritual Retreat In Nepal
From Kopan Monastery to Lumbini: ten spiritual retreats in Nepal for meditation, yoga, and Buddhist study, with practical tips for planning your stay.
Nepal AdventuresThe Top 5 Mice Destinations In Nepal That You'll Love
Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, Lumbini, and Nagarkot are Nepal's top MICE destinations. Venues, conference halls, costs, and why Nepal works for events.
Nepal AdventuresHow hard is the Manaslu circuit trek?
The Manaslu Circuit is a restricted-area trek crossing Larkya La (5,106 m). Difficulty factors, permits, costs, training, and tips to complete it safely.
Nepal AdventuresHow Difficult Is It To Climb Mt Kanchenjunga
How hard is Kanchenjunga? The third-highest peak has a roughly 10% death rate, technical routes, and extreme remoteness. Difficulty, routes, and tips.