The Swotah Journal
Route guides, permits, packing lists and dispatches from the trail.
269 articles
Why Nepal18 Reasons to Visit Nepal in 2026-27: Mountains, Festivals, Wildlife and Costs
18 reasons to visit Nepal in 2026-27: eight of the ten highest peaks, festivals with dates, snow leopards, low costs, and what is open after the 2026 floods.
Feb 28, 201816 min read
Why Nepal15 Amazing Facts About Nepal: From Everest and the Kumari to a UTC+5:45 Time Zone
Fifteen checked facts about Nepal: eight 8,000 m peaks, Everest at 8,848.86 m, 902 bird species, the living goddess, a UTC+5:45 clock and a one-of-a-kind flag.
Feb 28, 201812 min read
What is Swotah?What Is Swotah? The Meaning Behind Our Name and How We Travel
What Swotah means, where the word comes from, and how Swotah Travel runs its Nepal treks: founded 2016, groups of 8 or fewer, licensed guides, custom trips.
Feb 28, 20188 min read
Why Nepal10 Reasons to Choose a Homestay over a Hotel in Nepal: Costs, Rules and Where to Stay
Why pick a homestay over a hotel in Nepal? 10 reasons, typical costs with meals, what to expect, how homestays are registered, and the best community villages.
Feb 28, 201811 min read