Giving back to the
communities that
make our trips possible
5% of every Swotah trip funds local kitchens, trail crews, homestay families and post-earthquake rebuild work in the regions our trekkers visit. This isn't a policy — it's who we are.
Three pillars of responsibility
Every year since 2017, Swotah has funded scholarships for students in remote trekking regions — providing school materials, bags and support to children in villages that receive little outside investment. The programme grows every year.
Nepal's only carbon-neutral travel agency. Our "Trash Man" programme ensures responsible waste management on every trek. Strict no single-use plastic policies, biodegradable supplies, and carbon offsetting for every itinerary we run.
From post-earthquake reconstruction to supporting local kitchens, homestay families and trail maintenance crews — 5% of every booking goes directly into the communities along our routes. Tourism that gives back rather than takes.
Our CSR initiatives, year by year
A record of everything we've done — and a commitment to continue.
2017Swotah's first scholarship programme — 5 students supported across two schools in the remote Tanahun District. School materials, bags and a full year's support provided to each selected student.
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2018Total scholarship budget grows to $600, distributed among 7 students. School bags, globes, drawing books and all core materials provided. The programme doubles in reach from the prior year.
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2019Continuing the tradition of supporting students from remote villages — now a cornerstone of how Swotah gives back to the regions that host our adventures. Priority placed on access to better learning opportunities.
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2022Even after the pandemic disruption, Swotah maintains its scholarship tradition — continuing support for remote-village students as the trekking industry rebuilds. Proof that the commitment to community never wavers.
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2023In partnership with Responsible Travel, Swotah organised the "Trip for a Trip" programme — providing an enriching trekking experience for community school children who would otherwise never have the opportunity to explore their own mountains.
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2024A special dual-focus programme delivering both humanitarian aid and scholarship support — responding to community needs in trekking regions while continuing the annual commitment to student education and opportunity.
View programme2025Proud to continue our tradition in 2025 — supporting students from remote villages, ensuring access to better opportunities. Each year the programme grows. Each year, so does the impact.
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Tourism that strengthens
the communities it visits
Every trek we run is designed to leave the mountains — and the people who call them home — better than we found them. Here's what that looks like in practice.
Every trip you book
gives something back
5% of your booking goes directly into the communities you'll trek through. Send us an enquiry — your adventure starts here, and so does the impact.