Swotah Travel and Adventure

Imagine beautiful mountain views and lush green hills, fresh morning breeze and glorious sunrise from the mountains, now imagine yourself trying to perfect your ‘Ashanas’ amidst the natural beauty. Enthralling, isn’t it? Yoga is best done in a peaceful and natural environment with the experienced and recognized yogis. The yoga retreat is based on the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley, where nature meets award-winning yoga teacher to make your retreat worthwhile. We bring you the short retreat program to give you a fresh breath of air from your mundane everyday life and this, in fact, can be life-changing for many of you. While spending quality time in retreat centre you can visit an organic ...Read more >

One of our favourite tours! This package is perfect for those who would love to experience only the best of Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet in 15 days: charming views of the Himalayas, vibrant culture, UNESCO World Heritage sites, oldest temples and monasteries and a spirit of mountain people. Tour begins with sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley, after that we move to incredibly beautiful Nagarkot from where we can see Mt. Everest and enjoy a glorious sunrise. Did you know Nepal has multiple rice terraces on the hills with picturesque villages? We'll have day hikes to see the daily life of people as it is and interact with them. After we move to a beautiful Balthali with Dhulikhel and visit beautiful ...Read more >

Be among the first ones to visit this hidden in the Himalayas country and see how Bhutanese protect their culture and environment. Finally, after 2 years of isolation, the mystical Kingdom of Bhutan reopened its borders to international travellers. On this 5 day tour, we will visit major cities such as Paro, Thimphu and Punakha. It is a perfect destination to do some spiritual searching and to connect with the greater aspects of the world being. What do you know about life in a monastery or a life of a monk? Why were temples built on top of the peaks? What's karma? Why meditate? One of the memories you will carry - we will witness a Black-Necked Crane Festival in Thimphu. The festival is ...Read more >

Experience the Himalayas like never before with our exclusive Nepal and Tibet overland adventure. This unique journey is carefully crafted to offer you a perfect blend of cultural immersion, natural wonders, and spiritual exploration. Here's why this tour stands out and why you should join us: 1. Himalayan Bliss and Spiritual Encounters: Prepare to be awe-struck by the surreal beauty of the Himalayan landscapes that unfold before your eyes. From the verdant valleys of Nepal to the majestic plateaus of Tibet, each vista is a masterpiece of nature's artistry. As you traverse the Himalayan foothills, immerse yourself in the spirituality that permeates the air, visiting ancient monasteries, ...Read more >

Unravel the Secrets of the Himalayas! Embark on an extraordinary journey to the heart of the Himalayas with our exclusive Nepal & Tibet Cultural Expedition. Brace yourself for an unforgettable adventure that blends ancient traditions, awe-inspiring landscapes, and spiritual enlightenment in one enchanting package. Unravel the Enchanting Cultures: Step into a world of cultural wonders as you immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Nepal and Tibet. Marvel at the intricate architecture of age-old temples adorned with ornate carvings and gilded statues. Engage with wise monks and lamas in sacred monasteries, experiencing the profound spirituality that permeates the air. Discover the ...Read more >

Experience the best of timeless culture and traditions of two culturally rich nations of South Asia; Nepal and Bhutan. This tour starts from the land of the Mt. Everest; the birthplace of Gautama Buddha - Nepal; and finally steps to the last Shangri-La - Bhutan. This 7-day tour starts with sightseeing to the different UNESCO enlisted heritage sites, touring around ancient cultural cities within Kathmandu valley such as Bhaktapur, Kritipur, Patan and Kathmandu itself. Next, the tour sets about on a tour to Bhutan’s unique rich culture with visits to beautiful fortresses, museums and visits to farmhouses, hike up to the famous Taktshang Monastery popularly known as Tiger’s nest, ...Read more >

Experience adventure of travelling to two beautiful Himalayan nations of South Asia - Nepal and Bhutan. This 14-day adventure starts with sightseeing from the diverse city Kathmandu in Nepal and proceeds to sightsee in the amazing lake city - Pokhara, gradually leading to one of the famous trekking destination Poon Hill. It is often famous for the mesmerizing views of sunrise and sunsets over incredible range of high Himalayas such as Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7855m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna South (7219m), Nilgiri (6940m), Tukuche (6920m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m), LamjungHimal (6931m) and many more. Next, the Bhutan tour begins ...Read more >

Nepal, a small yet beloved country residing on the lap of Himalayas is home to many sacred places, one of them is Lumbini. Lumbini is a holy land where Lord Buddha was born. The light of Asia, Gautam Buddha was born as Siddhartha Gautam to the king of Sakya dynasty, the Kingdom of Kapilvastu. Despite the majority of Hindu people, Buddhism and Hinduism reside harmoniously in Nepal. There are ample of shrines dedicated to Buddha in Nepal making it one of the safe haven for Buddhism practices. We bring you a 10 day Buddhism tour that takes to you to different parts of Nepal where you can see the 1000 years old shrines dedicated to Buddha. Inside the Kathmandu valley, we will take you to 2000 ...Read more >

Experience the adventure of conquering the highest mountain of the world from the less travelled route with Everest expedition – North Face. This expedition follows the infamous trail to the summit of Mt. Everest ascending via the Tibetan plateau to the Rongbuk monastery on the north side of the Mount Everest. This 58 days adventure begins with the sightseeing at the diverse city Kathmandu, capital of Nepal. Then we proceed with our endeavour with a flight to Lhasa. Next, we reach the forbidden city of Lhasa and proceed towards beautiful city Shigatse. From Shigatse, then head towards the highest plateau of the world Old Tingri. Old Tingri flaunts mesmerizing views of the snowcapped ...Read more >

This is one of our most unique programs for endangered dolphins in Nepal. It’s a milestone program towards animal conservation and for the protection of wildlife in Nepal. Bardiya National Park is the largest and most undisturbed national parks with the largest wilderness area located in the Terai region of Nepal. It joins the eastern bank of Karnali River and is bisected by Babai River in Bardiya district and at the northern part, the park is bounded by the foot of Siwalik. It was established in 1988 with an area of 968 square kilometres. The park is diversified with a variety of life which includes at least 150 species of reptiles and fish, over 400 species of birds and around 48 ...Read more >

Experience celebrating the major Tiji festival in the city of wonders, distant, forbidden and yet so intriguing often regarded as the “last forbidden city” and “the mini Tibet”, Upper Mustang. Tiji is an indigenous festival of people in Upper mustang. This three-day celebration around mid-May - Tiji is an abbreviation of the word "Tempa Chirim" which means "Prayer for World Peace". This festival commemorates the victory of Lord Buddha's incarnation Dorjee Sonnu over a demon called Man Tam Ru a vicious creature feeding on human beings and causing storms and droughts. During the festival, the monks of Lo Manthang's "Choedhe" monastery perform ritual dances during the celebration. The ...Read more >

Multi-country tour to Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet is definitely a trip to remember. Come with family and friends, and build the unforgettable memories together. Your main activity will be to witness unique cultures. It is amazing how close three countries are and how diverse cultures and traditions are: Nepal - a birthplace of the Lord Buddha; Bhutan - the happy country according to Gross National Happiness index; Tibet - mainly Buddhist country and known as the "roof of the world". This 21-day adventure starts with sightseeing at Kathmandu, Nepal and proceeds with the flight to Bhutan. Bhutan tour begins with the visits to famous places like Simtokha Dzong, King’s Memorial Chorten, Tiger’s ...Read more >

Despite being a small landlocked country, Nepal has endless things to offer and entertain travellers all around the world. From the gigantic mountain to plain lands, dense forests to the desert of Mustang, city of temples Kathmandu to Lake city of Pokhara, hundreds of Temples, architectural buildings, fascinating traditions and culture, this country has been blessed with compact diversity. Our Trip 'Nepal on a Shoestring' is well thought of a program that allows you to see Nepal from different perspective and light. If you are looking for a relaxed and efficient way to spend your vacation in Nepal without having to compromise on beauty and adventure, this is the perfect trip that allows you ...Read more >

This tour is specially tailored to provide the best of Bhutan’s and Nepal's timeless culture and traditions. You will experience Bhutan’s unique rich culture with visits to beautiful fortresses, museums and visits to farmhouses, experience local cuisine, relaxing hot stone bath after a tiring day, hike up to the famous Taktshang Monastery popularly known as Tiger’s nest. Travel between lush green valleys’ to dense forest. Discover some of the most sacred Buddhist monasteries, temples and marvel at the ancient paintings and carvings in fortress and temples. You will visit all 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley to feel the core of Nepal, culture and history. If you're short on ...Read more >

The Happy country, according to Gross National Happiness, Bhutan is a beautiful mountainous nation that lies between China and India. Besides breathtaking views of mountains, hills, monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes, Bhutan is a culturally rich country where people live in peace and harmony. Because of its beauty and pristine environment, Bhutan is also known as ‘The Last Shangrila’. Despite being sandwiched between two giant nations; India and China, this country offers a unique flavour to travellers around the world. We present you the best of Bhutan tour with a short visit to Nepal. This 13 days Bhutan and Nepal tour is cultural extravaganza in South Asia that ...Read more >

Lumba Sumba Trek is the newly opened trek by the Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) in 2012, located in the eastern part of Nepal between the Mount Kanchenjunga (8586m, the third’s highest mountain in the world) and Mount Makalu (8485m). This trekking route was inspired by the name of the peak called Lumba Sumba which is at an altitude 5200m. This exciting and new trekking trail follows the part of The Great Himalayan Trail, which offers you to view the Makalu Himal, Kanchenjunga Himal, beautiful villages like Olangchung, Gola, Tamor and Arun river systems. Lumba Sumba Trek is connected between two conservation areas that are: Kanchenjunga conservation area and Makalu ...Read more >

Kathmandu Valley is surrounded by beautiful hills which provide amazing Himalayan views and the valley. Hills are also one of the most popular places for mountain biking and exploring the culture, hilly landscape, and authentic villages. Routes we take are off the beaten and you won't meet other tourists. This route takes you back in time. *** Inclusions: • Accommodation in Kathmandu; • Kathmandu sightseeing; • Excellent full-suspension mountain bikes with helmets; • Cycling guide and mechanic depending on group size; • First aid kit; • Lunch on the way in local traditional restaurants; • Mineral water and energy drinks; • Overland transportation; • Support vehicles all along the trail; • ...Read more >

Koshi Tappu wildlife reserve is the conservation area which was established in 1976 A.D., located in the eastern Nepal of Terai region in the flood plain of Koshi River at the altitude 75 to 81m. This wildlife reserve covers an area of 175km and is surrounded by three districts including Sunsari, Saptari and Udyapur. Koshi Tappu wildlife reserve was named as a Ramsar site in December 1987. In this national wildlife reserve, we can patrol different varieties of flora and fauna, including 280 species of birds, 20 species of ducks, 2 species of ibises many strokes, egrets, herons, hog deer, wild weer, spotted deer and blue bull. Not only this we can gaze that this reservation protected the ...Read more >

Mera Peak - is probably one of the most suitable peaks for those who want to upgrade from high-altitude trekking and try mountaineering. It takes you to the summit standing tall at 6476 m. The expedition begins from Kathmandu followed by a 30 minutes flight to Lukla. From Lukla, we trek through beautiful hills and valleys. This expedition is not necessarily technically difficult, but the altitude makes this an exciting and challenging trip. The trail for the Mera peak expedition trip ranges from moderate to difficult thus; one must be physically fit in order to go for this trip. With the increase in altitude, the risks of altitude sickness also rise. People with respiratory problems ...Read more >

Experience the grandeur of a beautiful journey to one of the most amazing viewpoints for great views of Everest and the other Himalayas, Gokyo Ri. The Gokyo Ri valley trek is an alternative to classic treks in Everest region. The 15-day trip begins from the ancient city, Kathmandu where we visit several heritage sites and heads towards the major starting hub of any treks in the Everest region, Lukla. Next, the trek takes us to the turquoise Gokyo Lakes and Gokyo Ri providing exceptional views of Everest and the Himalayas alongside several glaciers including the massive Ngozumpa Glacier. This trek passing through Everest region of Nepal flaunting breathtaking sceneries of Mount Everest ...Read more >