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‘Swotah Travel and Adventure Pvt. Ltd.’ is an adventure travel company, established in 2016, and in its short span of time, it has already led hundreds of mountain lovers, nature lovers, adventure seekers from all over the world who pursue adventure outside and within to the different parts of Himalayas in Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

We ourselves are a team of avid travellers, mountain guides, and mountain lovers from different corners of the world. We keep a profuse knowledge, experience, and expertise of almost all aspects of the Himalayas.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

The idea is to share the love of mountains in a way that it creates balance among locals, nature, culture, and adventurers. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n

It’s not every day you get a chance to visit the Himalayas. This is why we're committed to making your experience in the Himalayas a once in a lifetime experience.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Whether you are looking for an extreme mountaineering adventure in the Everest region or a trekking adventure holiday in the foothills of the snow-capped Himalayas. Be it the thrill of white water rafting, rock climbing, paragliding, mountain biking through the Himalayas, or a life-changing spiritual journey to the birthplace of Buddha, nothing is beyond your desire and our ability to satisfy your wishes.<\/strong><\/p>","slug":"our-team","position":1,"meta_title":"Swotah Team","meta_description":"Swotah team are the most passionate, dedicated and hard-working team always working to make your travel plan amazing.","meta_keywords":"Swotah Team|swotah Travel and Adventure|Best Trekking agency in Nepal|","created_at":"2017-10-30 12:04:04","updated_at":"2023-01-30 05:18:39","image_url":null,"image_url_thumb":null,"details":[{"id":5,"title":"Test","about_id":4,"description":"

testing<\/p>","cover_image":"https:\/\/api.swotahtravel.com\/images\/about\/file-302.png","images":[{"image":"https:\/\/api.swotahtravel.com\/images\/about\/file-987.jpg"}]}],"departments":[{"id":9,"departmentname":"Directors","departmentdetails":"Board of Directors-Swotah","created_at":"2018-05-16 13:09:34","updated_at":"2018-07-16 12:38:05","members":[{"id":2,"fullname":"Ajay Kumar Shrestha","dob":"1988-06-02","position":"Managing Director","photo":"https:\/\/api.swotahtravel.com\/images\/teampics\/thumbnail\/1695467750.png","show_in_homepage":0,"memberdetails":"

This is Ajay Kumar Shrestha, a mountain guide, group leader, passionate traveller, adventure seeker, MBA graduate and a permanent resident of Pokhara, Nepal. <\/span>Having spent more than two-thirds of my life in Nepal, I’ve walked, cycled, hiked and travelled in almost every district in Nepal from the far west to the easternmost parts. I consider myself lucky enough to have been able to travel and explore some of the countries in Asia and multiple times and multiple countries in Europe. Adventurous living has always been the holy grail of my life. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Swotah is the result of my love for the adventurous living and my journey of self-exploration. It is a story of turning love and a passion for a piece of work.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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I strongly believe that a journey into the Himalayas is a journey into oneself. It was one of those uncountable journeys in those majestic mountains where I took a deep dive into myself, which ultimately, helped me find a better version of myself. It was one of the greatest realizations of my life. The journey to the innermost self became possible on the lap of those grand Himalayas. The journey still goes on. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

It was the love of the mountains and people in those special places which attracted and inspired me to be part of it. I grew up trekking and climbing in the Himalayas, leading individuals informally, many of whom I’d met in passing on the footpaths and who'd asked me to show them off-the-beaten-track routes, only known to locals. The conversion to professional guiding came about as a natural progression as I was overwhelmed by the desire to share our unique local knowledge with nature lovers, adventurists and voracious culture buffs.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Being a travel and trekking guide for over a decade, I decided to expand my passion for a travel to be a tour organizer and build my team of travel experts. What's best about my passion is that I get to spend a considerable amount of time every single day with the legendary climbers and mountain lovers from all around the worlds. There's no greater achievement for me than having a set of regular friends around who always have stories of their great feat or their special encounters with the locals in the mountains to share. Our team Swotah is nothing but a great melting pot of mountain lovers.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Through Swotah I have been fortunate enough to be able to provide equal opportunities to less fortunate students in rural parts of Tanahun district, Nepal. I provide annual scholarships to 2-3 students a year. Please ask us about the project if it interests you.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

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If you ever happen to be in our office and you'll see the regular sight of me and my guides gossiping, then most probably, we are fixing the dates and planning on getting to the mountains next. There's no greater plan, no greater joy. <\/span><\/p>\r\n

So, let’s taste a bit of adventure, let’s get going to the mountains!!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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Sincerely,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Ajay Kumar Shrestha<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Managing Director<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Swotah Travel and Adventure Pvt. Ltd.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>","created_at":"2017-10-31 10:12:04","updated_at":"2023-09-23 11:15:51","pivot":{"department_id":9,"teammember_id":2}}]},{"id":4,"departmentname":"Management","departmentdetails":"Related to office management","created_at":"2017-10-31 10:10:23","updated_at":"2018-07-16 12:37:45","members":[{"id":15,"fullname":"Pooja Shrestha","dob":"1993-09-01","position":"Tour Manager","photo":"https:\/\/api.swotahtravel.com\/images\/teampics\/thumbnail\/1548157474.jpg","show_in_homepage":0,"memberdetails":"

Nepal is beloved to her heart, therefore, she desires this astonishingly beautiful country to be known world-wide. This is what keeps her going and she grabs every opportunity that she can get to market the beauty of this country, whether through facebook or twitter or on youtube. She's trekked through quite a few mountains in Nepal such as Langtang, Gosainkunda, Mardi Himal, Annapurna Base Camp, Poonhill and few mentionable others. She has traveled extensively in Nepal and many parts of India. Currently, she is doing her MBA and she has been with Swotah from the very beginning of this company. Not only she is fantastic in the computer screen, but she is equally good dealing with clients and handling the groups in all kinds of adverse situations. We really cherish her presence in our team. <\/p>","created_at":"2018-04-27 11:11:54","updated_at":"2019-06-13 05:04:14","pivot":{"department_id":4,"teammember_id":15}},{"id":7,"fullname":"Bhun Narayan Joshi","dob":"1975-11-07","position":"Operation Manager","photo":"https:\/\/api.swotahtravel.com\/images\/teampics\/thumbnail\/1574952069.jpg","show_in_homepage":0,"memberdetails":"

Mr. Joshi has a long experience of working in tourism sector. He is a great asset to Swotah Team. He's traveled extensively over the period in many parts of Asia for work and tourism purpose.<\/p>\r\n

He handles the major operations of the company, yet he is primarily focused on handling ground logistics. He's expert in organizing the team and we are glad to have his experience in handling clients' matters. He organizes all the overland transportation and well adept in managing acommodation related issues. He has widely known networking in tourism sector.<\/p>\r\n

We are glad to have him in our team. <\/p>","created_at":"2017-10-31 10:22:49","updated_at":"2020-09-11 15:26:12","pivot":{"department_id":4,"teammember_id":7}},{"id":27,"fullname":"Jackie Taylor","dob":"1965-11-20","position":"Writer\/Editor","photo":"https:\/\/api.swotahtravel.com\/images\/teampics\/thumbnail\/1599837913.jpg","show_in_homepage":1,"memberdetails":"

Scottish through and through, Jackie has lived in Asia for 30 years. First as a Publicity Manager in an events company in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia, then as a hotelier in Nepal. Jackie also runs a vocational training organisation and is a writer\/ editor with not-for-profit organisations and is a columnist\/ reviewer with a weekly newspaper. When it comes to travel she prefers off-the-beaten-track adventures!<\/p>","created_at":"2019-06-13 06:49:08","updated_at":"2020-10-06 13:57:09","pivot":{"department_id":4,"teammember_id":27}},{"id":28,"fullname":"Suzana Shrestha","dob":"2001-01-17","position":"Travel Consultant","photo":"https:\/\/api.swotahtravel.com\/images\/teampics\/thumbnail\/1695446300.png","show_in_homepage":0,"memberdetails":"

In the vibrant tapestry of Nepal, every thread tells a tale. For Suzana, these tales aren't just stories; they<\/span><\/span> have<\/span><\/span> become<\/span><\/span> her<\/span><\/span> way<\/span><\/span> of<\/span><\/span> life<\/span><\/span>. As a little girl, she wandered the valleys and lowlands, absorbing the wisdom they offered. By 22, equipped with her Bachelor of Travel & Tourism Management (BTTM),<\/strong> Suzana became the bridge between Nepal's tales and the world. <\/p>\r\n

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\"Travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape you,\" she often quotes. Suzana isn’t just any travel consultant; she's a storyteller, helping travelers create their own tales, tailored with unique itineraries and unforgettable experiences.<\/p>","created_at":"2023-09-23 05:16:04","updated_at":"2023-09-23 11:10:04","pivot":{"department_id":4,"teammember_id":28}}]},{"id":6,"departmentname":"Tour Leaders and Guides","departmentdetails":"Our travel and tour leaders","created_at":"2017-10-31 10:18:32","updated_at":"2018-07-16 12:37:33","members":[{"id":4,"fullname":"Bikash Shrestha","dob":null,"position":"Senior Tour Leader","photo":"https:\/\/api.swotahtravel.com\/images\/teampics\/thumbnail\/team1509445167.jpg","show_in_homepage":0,"memberdetails":null,"created_at":"2017-10-31 10:19:27","updated_at":"2017-11-03 06:03:08","pivot":{"department_id":6,"teammember_id":4}},{"id":9,"fullname":"Bikash Nakarmi","dob":"1984-11-25","position":"Group Leader","photo":"https:\/\/api.swotahtravel.com\/images\/teampics\/thumbnail\/team1509515607.jpg","show_in_homepage":1,"memberdetails":"

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Bikash Nakarmi originally from Kathmandu has been involved with Swotah since its initial phase. Besides, he is also partly working at National art museum Bhaktapur. Having completed his masters in Nepalese history, culture and archaeology he falls amongst the experts with extensive knowledge about the history of Kathmandu. A terrific guide for his age with an interesting personality, we can ensure an incredible experience while out on sightseeing with him.<\/span><\/p>","created_at":"2017-11-01 05:53:27","updated_at":"2019-06-13 04:54:45","pivot":{"department_id":6,"teammember_id":9}}]},{"id":7,"departmentname":"Trekking leaders and Guides","departmentdetails":"Experts related to trekking","created_at":"2017-10-31 10:23:35","updated_at":"2018-07-16 12:37:22","members":[{"id":8,"fullname":"Passang Dawa Sherpa","dob":"1980-05-01","position":"Senior Climber","photo":"https:\/\/api.swotahtravel.com\/images\/teampics\/thumbnail\/1582432439.jpg","show_in_homepage":1,"memberdetails":"

Pasang Dawa Sherpa climbed Everest for 23 times and more climbs are expected to happen. Without any aim or knowing it, he breaks the world’s record, but it is not recorded anywhere. It is not for fun. It is not for fame. It is his responsibility to make all ambitions, missions, and expeditions for people from all over the world to happen. Preferably without fatalities. He's a proud member of Swotah since 2017.<\/p>","created_at":"2017-10-31 10:24:15","updated_at":"2020-02-23 04:34:00","pivot":{"department_id":7,"teammember_id":8}},{"id":11,"fullname":"Mingma Tendi Sherpa","dob":"1990-12-05","position":"Everest Summiter","photo":"https:\/\/api.swotahtravel.com\/images\/teampics\/thumbnail\/1558846129.jpg","show_in_homepage":1,"memberdetails":"

Mingma Tendi, a young Everest Summiteer and a former lama (monk) originally from Solukhumbu region. He officially started mountaineering from 2012 as a porter. Since then he has summited over half a dozens of mountains including Mount Everest, Island Peak, Mera Peak, and Lobuche Peak. True climber and a spiritual guide leading our Swotah guests to the journey into oneself through a journey to the Himalayas.<\/span><\/p>","created_at":"2018-01-25 03:15:16","updated_at":"2019-06-13 04:57:13","pivot":{"department_id":7,"teammember_id":11}},{"id":19,"fullname":"Chandra Khand","dob":"1974-12-12","position":"Senior Trekking Guide","photo":"https:\/\/api.swotahtravel.com\/images\/teampics\/thumbnail\/1543914533.jpg","show_in_homepage":1,"memberdetails":"

Energetic, Enthusiastic, Optimistic, Considerate, Tactful, Charming and so on. Chandra Khand is our senior guide from Pokhara, Nepal guiding adventure seekers to Nepali mountains for 18 years. For more than two decades, he has led hundreds of teams to the mountains in Everest region, Annapurna regions, and Langtang region. His ability to handle dire situations effortlessly with impossible solutions is truly a gift. Very professional and informative. His light-hearted and cheerful persona just adds to it. The best guide you will ever come across in Nepal. <\/span><\/p>","created_at":"2018-05-18 04:41:21","updated_at":"2019-06-13 04:59:38","pivot":{"department_id":7,"teammember_id":19}}]},{"id":5,"departmentname":"Overseas Representative","departmentdetails":"Our partners outside Nepal","created_at":"2017-10-31 10:13:02","updated_at":"2018-07-16 12:36:51","members":[{"id":20,"fullname":"G\u00fclcan \u00c7ak\u0131r","dob":"1969-02-13","position":"Senior Group Leader and Partner in Turkey","photo":"https:\/\/api.swotahtravel.com\/images\/teampics\/thumbnail\/team1529492694.jpg","show_in_homepage":0,"memberdetails":"

Namaste!<\/p>\r\n

I went to Nepal in 2011 for the first time. I then went three more times in 2012, 2014 and 2018, and now Nepal is like my second home.
I have visited many places in Nepal, but there is a lot of places to go around.
After the first trip, some of my friends started to say that they were taking us out.
So, these trends began to turn into groups.<\/p>\r\n

On these trips, I met Ajay. He had an adventure travel company in Nepal and just after our meeting we decided to link our site and our
Turkish clients with trips organized by his company in Nepal.
We cooperated to introduce you with the advantages of making a safe journey at a more affordable price,
as well as to introduce you to the Nepalese culture.<\/p>\r\n

Anyone who is interested in traveling to Nepal or wants to get there, and who wants to know about it, is open.
I am one hundred percent prepared and willing to help you plan better.<\/p>\r\n

\r\nGulcan Cakir<\/span><\/pre>","created_at":"2018-06-20 11:04:54","updated_at":"2019-07-21 11:59:08","pivot":{"department_id":5,"teammember_id":20}},{"id":26,"fullname":"Lesia Povkh","dob":"1990-11-29","position":"Partnership Manager","photo":"https:\/\/api.swotahtravel.com\/images\/teampics\/thumbnail\/1675055962.webp","show_in_homepage":1,"memberdetails":"Born and raised in Ukraine, artist, photographer, and teacher, she traveled and lived in 25+ countries in the world on 3 different continents and experienced diverse cultures, people, landscapes, weather, activities, and emotions. We feel lucky to have her. Dedicated and passionate in everything she does, Lesia broadens SWOTAH’s horizons and leads us to become a better, bigger, and highly professional team, known all around the world. She currently resides in  Berlin, Germany, and handles her official work from there. <\/p>\r\n
Phone\/WhatsApp: +49 178 5484825<\/p>","created_at":"2019-06-02 13:19:56","updated_at":"2023-09-19 05:12:22","pivot":{"department_id":5,"teammember_id":26}}]},{"id":8,"departmentname":"IT Department","departmentdetails":"It related department","created_at":"2017-11-01 05:55:42","updated_at":"2018-07-16 12:36:34","members":[{"id":10,"fullname":"Mohan Singh Bomrel","dob":null,"position":"Full Stack Developer","photo":"https:\/\/api.swotahtravel.com\/images\/teampics\/thumbnail\/team1509515932.jpg","show_in_homepage":0,"memberdetails":null,"created_at":"2017-11-01 05:58:52","updated_at":"2019-07-02 04:58:13","pivot":{"department_id":8,"teammember_id":10}}]}]}