# Swotah Travel and Adventure

> A Kathmandu-based, locally owned trekking and tour operator (founded 2016) running guided
> treks, peak climbs and cultural tours in Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. Every departure includes a
> government-licensed Nepali guide, which has been mandatory for foreign trekkers inside Nepal's
> national parks and conservation areas since 1 April 2023.

Trip pages live at the site root (`/{slug}`). Each one carries a day-by-day itinerary with
altitudes, a costs breakdown, permit fees with the date they were verified, seasonal guidance and
FAQs. Permit fees and regulations change often in Nepal; figures on our pages state the month they
were checked.

## Treks in Nepal

- [Annapurna Circuit Trek](https://www.swotahtravel.com/annapurna-circuit-trek): 14 days, 8 walking days, ~98 km on foot, crossing the Thorong La at 5,416 m. Permits: ACAP + TIMS. Graded strenuous.
- [Everest Base Camp Trek](https://www.swotahtravel.com/everest-base-camp-trek): 14 days to Everest Base Camp with Kala Patthar at 5,545 m. Permits: Sagarmatha National Park + Khumbu Pasang Lhamu. No TIMS in the Everest region.
- [Annapurna Base Camp Trek](https://www.swotahtravel.com/annapurna-base-camp-trek): 14 days into the Annapurna Sanctuary at 4,130 m. Permits: ACAP + TIMS. Graded moderate.
- [Manaslu Circuit Trek](https://www.swotahtravel.com/manaslu-circuit-trek): 14 days over the Larkya La at 5,106 m in a restricted area. Permits: MCAP + ACAP + restricted-area permit.
- [Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake](https://www.swotahtravel.com/annapurna-circuit-with-tilicho-lake-trek): 20 days, adding Tilicho Lake at 4,919 m to the classic circuit.
- [Langtang Valley Trek](https://www.swotahtravel.com/langtang-valley-trek): 16 days in the valley closest to Kathmandu, including Gosaikunda and Helambu, high point 4,984 m.
- [Upper Mustang Trek](https://www.swotahtravel.com/upper-mustang): 16 days into the former walled kingdom of Lo beyond Kagbeni. Restricted area; the permit is charged per day inside the zone.
- [Poon Hill Trek](https://www.swotahtravel.com/poon-hill-trek): 4 days to the 3,210 m Poon Hill viewpoint. The shortest introduction to the Annapurnas.
- [Everest Three High Passes Trek](https://www.swotahtravel.com/everest-three-high-passes-trek): 21 days crossing Kongma La, Cho La and Renjo La.

## Peak climbing

- [Island Peak (Imja Tse)](https://www.swotahtravel.com/island-peak): 18 days, summit 6,189 m. An NMA trekking peak with real glacier and fixed-rope work.
- [Mera Peak Climbing](https://www.swotahtravel.com/mera-peak-climbing): 16 days, summit 6,476 m. Nepal's highest trekking peak, technically straightforward but high.

## Tours and short trips

- [Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour](https://www.swotahtravel.com/everest-base-camp-helicopter-tour): a one-day flight to the Khumbu with a landing at Kala Patthar.
- [Nepal and Bhutan Tour](https://www.swotahtravel.com/nepal-and-bhutan-tour): 13 days across two Himalayan countries.
- [Kailash Mansarovar Overland Tour](https://www.swotahtravel.com/kailash-mansoravar-overland-tour): 18 days to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar in western Tibet, crossing the Drolma La at 5,630 m.
- [Chitwan Jungle Safari](https://www.swotahtravel.com/chitwan-jungle-safari): 7 days in Chitwan National Park in the Nepali lowlands.

## Planning and policies

- [Trek Difficulty Grading](https://www.swotahtravel.com/difficulty-level): how we grade treks and what each grade demands of you.
- [Travel Insurance Requirements](https://www.swotahtravel.com/travel-insurance): what a policy must cover, including the helicopter-evacuation altitude limit.
- [Nepal Visa Information](https://www.swotahtravel.com/visa-information): visa on arrival, fees and durations.
- [Booking and Cancellation Policy](https://www.swotahtravel.com/booking-and-cancellation): deposits, balance dates and the refund scale by notice period.
- [Before You Come](https://www.swotahtravel.com/before-you-come): packing, vaccinations, money and arrival practicalities.
- [Responsible Travel Policy](https://www.swotahtravel.com/responsible-travel-policy): porter welfare, waste, and how we work with the communities on our routes.
- [Fixed Departures](https://www.swotahtravel.com/fixed-departures): all guaranteed group departure dates and prices.
- [FAQ](https://www.swotahtravel.com/faq): general questions about trekking in Nepal with Swotah.

## About

- [Our Team](https://www.swotahtravel.com/our-team): guides and office staff, with individual profiles.
- [Company History](https://www.swotahtravel.com/company-history)
- [Awards and Certifications](https://www.swotahtravel.com/awards-and-certifications)
- [Corporate Social Responsibility](https://www.swotahtravel.com/corporate-social-responsibility)
- [Contact](https://www.swotahtravel.com/contact-us)
- [Blog](https://www.swotahtravel.com/blogs): route guides, permit updates and trekking advice.