The Swotah Journal
Route guides, permits, packing lists and dispatches from the trail.
268 articles
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.
Nepal AdventuresTop 10 Highest Mountains in the World
The 10 highest mountains on Earth ranked, from Everest (8,848.86 m) to Annapurna (8,091 m), with locations, first ascents, and which ones rise in Nepal.
Nepal AdventuresHow To Reach Makalu Barun National Park?
Reach Makalu Barun National Park by flying to Tumlingtar or driving to Khandbari, then trekking in via Num. Routes, costs, permits, and best seasons.
Nepal ExperienceWhat's The Worst Time To Visit Nepal?
The worst time to visit Nepal is typically during the monsoon season between June and September, when heavy rain and landslides can make travel difficult.
Nepal AdventuresList of Trekking Gears and Equipment
A complete trekking gear and equipment checklist covering clothing, backpacks, sleeping kit, safety items, and what to buy or rent in Kathmandu.
Nepal AdventuresBest Peak Climbing Season In Nepal
The optimal time to climb in Nepal is during the months of September to November and March to May, when the weather is clear and temperatures are pleasant.
Nepal AdventuresClimbing Lobuche Peak: Difficulty And Best Time
Lobuche East is a demanding peak, boasting a complicated technical path to the summit, soaring to an impressive 6,119 meters (20,075 feet) above sea level.
Nepal ExperienceRainbow Valley on Mount Everest: What It Is and Why It Exists
Rainbow Valley is the slope below Everest's summit where the bright suits of fallen climbers remain. What it is, where it is, how it differs from the death zone.
Nepal ExperienceNepal Sherpas, History, Culture, Festivals and Cuisine
Nepal Sherpas are an ethnic group of people native to the mountainous regions of Nepal. Sherpas are known for their mountaineering skills and hospitality.