The Swotah Journal
Route guides, permits, packing lists and dispatches from the trail.
268 articles
Nepal AdventuresEasiest Mountains to Climb in Nepal
The seven easiest trekking peaks in Nepal compared: Mera (6,476m), Island, Lobuche East, Yala, and more, with heights, days, permits, and what each climb is like.
Nepal AdventuresNepal Trekking Routes: Overview of Treks in Nepal by Region
All of Nepal's trekking regions in one overview: Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu, Dolpo, Dhaulagiri, and Kanchenjunga, with durations and difficulty for each.
Nepal ExperienceFamily Trekking in Nepal
The best family treks in Nepal: Poon Hill, Royal Trek, Mardi Himal, and Jomsom, with altitude guidance for children, porter tips, and how to plan kid-friendly days.
Nepal Adventures10 Best Treks in Nepal 2026
The 10 best treks in Nepal for 2026, compared by days, altitude, and difficulty: Everest Base Camp, Three Passes, Manaslu, Annapurna, Langtang, Mustang, and more.
Nepal AdventuresAnnapurna Base Camp Trek - A Complete Guide
Everything for the Annapurna Base Camp trek: route and itinerary, 2026 permits (ACAP + TIMS), best seasons, difficulty, weather at 4,130 m, and packing essentials.
Nepal10 Best Souvenirs from Nepal (And How to Take Them Home)
The best souvenirs from Nepal: pashmina, khukuri, singing bowls, thangka, prayer flags, rudraksha, and lokta paper, plus bargaining tips and export rules.
Nepal Adventures11 Incredible Adventure Activities in Nepal
Nepal's best adventures: Everest skydiving, the 228m Kushma bungee, paragliding over Pokhara, white-water rafting, heli-skiing, zip-lining, and more.
Nepal AdventuresPasang Dawa Sherpa
The story of Pasang Dawa Sherpa, the quiet Khumbu guide with 31 Everest summits, second only to Kami Rita, and what his life says about the Sherpa profession.
Why Nepal11 Weirdest Things That Happen Only in Nepal
From worshipping dogs and a living goddess to cliff honey hunting, nine new years a year, and a calendar set to 2083: the strangest things that happen in Nepal.
Nepal ExperienceEverything You Need to Know About Solo Travel in Nepal
Solo travel in Nepal in 2026: where you still need a guide (and where you don't), the new restricted-area rules, safety tips, and the best places to go alone.
Nepal15 Festivals You Shouldn't Miss in Nepal
The 15 best festivals in Nepal and when they fall: Dashain, Tihar, Holi, Indra Jatra, Shivaratri, Teej, Losar, Mani Rimdu, Chhath, and more, with visitor tips.
Nepal Experience9 Reasons to Go for the Langtang Valley Trek
Why trek Langtang: closest Himalayan valley to Kathmandu (6-7 hr drive), moderate 7-8 day trail to Kyanjin Gompa, Tserko Ri views, red pandas, Tamang culture.