The Swotah Journal
Route guides, permits, packing lists and dispatches from the trail.
268 articles
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.
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.