The people behind
every perfect trip
Based in Kathmandu, our team has decades of combined mountain experience. When you write to us, a real specialist who has walked your route writes back.
Local experts — not a call centre
Same specialist from first email to summit day
Kathmandu-based · Available 24/7
Core team
Meet your specialists
22 people, one mission — safe, seamless, unforgettable Himalayan adventures.
CEOCEO, Founder
Ajay Kumar Shrestha
Founder of Swotah Travel | Adventure Travel Expert with 20 Years of Experience | Sustainable Tourism Advocate | Crafting Transformative Journeys Across Nepal, Bhutan & Tibet |
20+ yrs7 summits300 treks
Tour ManagerTour Manager
Pooja Shrestha
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
Operation ManagerOperation Manager
Bhun Narayan Joshi
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 touri
Group LeaderGroup Leader
Bikash Nakarmi
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 c
Lead Trek GuideLead Trek Guide
Bijay Gurung
Namaste, I’m Bijay Gurung. I was born and raised in Nepal's Manaslu region, where the mountains, trails, and local communities have been a part of my life since childhood. Gr
25+ yrs5 summits150 treks
Trekking GuideTrekking Guide
Rajan Rai
Namaste, I’m Rajan Rai. I was born and raised in eastern Nepal and have spent the last 10 years guiding trekkers through the spectacular Everest region. The mountains have al
10+ yrs3 summits60 treks
Trekking GuideTrekking Guide
Tika Bahadur Tamang
Namaste, I’m Tika Tamang. I was born and raised in Dolakha, a beautiful mountain district of Nepal where life has always been closely connected to the hills, trails, and Hima
30+ yrs199 treks
Trekking GuideTrekking Guide
Ramesh Rai
Namaste, I’m Ramesh Rai. I was born and raised in Nepal's Everest region, where the towering peaks, Sherpa culture, and mountain traditions have been part of my life since ch
15+ yrs2 summits140 treks
Tour GuideTour Guide
Sonika Rana
A dedicated freelance tour guide with over 12 years of experience in leading cultural, historical and nature based tours across Nepal. Specializing in personalized services with ex
12+ yrs120 treks
Tour GuideTour Guide
Dipak Bastola
"Every monument has a story, and every street in Kathmandu holds a piece of history waiting to be discovered." Namaste, I’m Dipak Bastola , and for more than 20 years I have
20+ yrs
Tour GuideTour Guide
Chhakmaya Gajurba
Namaste, I’m Chhak Maya Garbuja. I was born and raised in Myagdi, in the heart of Nepal's Annapurna region, where mountain life, traditional culture, and the natural beauty o
18+ yrs117 treks
Yoga Trek Instructor and GuideYoga Trek Instructor and Guide
Mina Raut
"Yoga is not just about movement—it's about finding balance, awareness, and connection, both on and off the trail." Namaste, I’m Mina Raut , a certified yoga ins
10+ yrs25 treks
Bhutan Travel GuideBhutan Travel Guide
Chorten Tshering
"The best way to discover Bhutan is through its people, culture, and stories." I was born and raised in Bhutan, where I developed a deep love for my country's culture, traditions,
8+ yrs50 treks
Tibet Tour ExpertTibet Tour Expert
Nima
"Travel is not just about reaching a destination—it's about understanding the people, culture, and stories along the way." For more than 30 years, I have dedicated my career
30+ yrs250 treks
Nepal Travel Expert
Senior ClimberSenior Climber
Passang Dawa Sherpa
**Namaste, I’m Pasang Dawa Sherpa.** The Himalayas have been my home, my workplace, and my passion for most of my life. As a professional mountaineer and expedition leader, I have
40+ yrs70 summits200 treks
Everest SummiterEverest Summiter
Mingma Tendi Sherpa
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 su
12+ yrs
Lead Trek GuideLead Trek Guide
Raj Kumar Shrestha
Namaste, I’m Raj Kumar Shrestha. My journey in Nepal's mountains began in 1997, and since then, trekking has become much more than a profession—it has been my way of li
29+ yrs299 treks
Senior Group Leader and Partner in TurkeySenior Group Leader and Partner in Turkey
Gülcan Çakır
Namaste! 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,
Partnership ManagerPartnership Manager
Lesia Povkh
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, peop
Full Stack Developer
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What makes us different
Born in the mountains
Every route we sell is one our team has walked. We don't rely on brochures — we rely on boots-on-ground experience from the exact trails you'll trek.
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You talk to a guide, not a call centre
One named specialist handles your enquiry from first message to your return flight. They brief the mountain guide personally — no lost-in-translation moments.
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Transparent pricing, always
Every quote is fully itemised — permits, accommodation, guides, transport. No hidden fees added at checkout. If anything changes, you'll know before we act.
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Ready to go?
Start planning your
Himalayan adventure
Drop us a message and one of the specialists above will reply — usually within a few hours — with a personalised itinerary and a transparent quote.