Swotah Travel and Adventure

Name

Swotah Travel and Adventure

Legal name

Swotah Travel & Adventure Pvt. Ltd

Website

https://swotahtravel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure Travel Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Travel Agencies (56151), All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (561599)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Hiking, Trekking & Backpacking Tour Operators (THAAADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rock Climbing, Mountaineering & Via Ferrata Guides (THAAADAC), Adventure & Expedition Travel Agencies (THAKAFAB), Multi-Activity & Expedition Packages (Guided Adventure Trips) (THAJABAL), Private Adventure & Expedition Experiences (Custom Hikes, Safaris, Backcountry) (THAJALAG), Winter & Mountain Guides (Ski, Snowshoe, Avalanche, Ice Climbing) (THAAALAF)

Keywords

• Guided trekking packages
• Peak climbing expeditions
• Himalayan adventure tours
• Cultural heritage tours
• Multi-country tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Guided Trekking and Touring Packages: All-inclusive guided package tours across Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. Pricing varies by trip duration, destination complexity, and group size. Packages include accommodation, meals, transport, permits, and licensed guides. Revenue collected as deposits (10-100% depending on booking timing) with balance paid before departure or on arrival.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Swotah Travel and Adventure is a Kathmandu-based travel agency that designs and operates guided Himalayan trekking, peak climbing, cultural, and wildlife experiences across Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet since 2016. The portfolio includes 85+ Nepal itineraries (Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, Manaslu, Langtang), 14+ Bhutan cultural routes, Tibet journeys, peak climbing expeditions (Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Mera Peak and 8+ others) led by NMA-certified guides, Chitwan jungle safaris, multi-country combined circuits, and Everest Base Camp helicopter tours. Packages are sold as fixed-departure group trips with guaranteed departures and capped group sizes, or as private customized itineraries for groups of 2+, all-inclusive of permits, accommodation, meals, transport, licensed guides, and gear loan.

Product overview

Swotah Travel and Adventure is a Kathmandu-based travel agency specializing in Himalayan trekking, mountaineering, and cultural tours across Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet since 2016. The company operates as a service-based travel agency rather than a software platform, offering a portfolio of guided trekking packages (including Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, Manaslu Circuit, Langtang Valley, and 85+ Nepal itineraries), peak climbing expeditions (Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Mera Peak, and others), cultural tours, wildlife safaris, and multi-country combined tours. Products are offered through two models: fixed departure group tours with guaranteed dates and capped group sizes, and privately guided custom journeys designed by Kathmandu specialists. The core portfolio includes flagship packages like the 21-day Best of Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet multi-country tour, the 14-day Silver Triangle Nepal cultural circuit, and the 22-day Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley restricted-area trek. Peak climbing products range from introductory peaks (Yala Peak, Pokalde Peak) to major expeditions (Ama Dablam). The company also offers add-on adventure activities and helicopter tours as enhancements to core trekking products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trekking Packages Privately guided and group trekking packages across Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet including Everest Base Camp Trek (14 days), Annapurna Circuit Trek (14 days), Manaslu Circuit Trek (14 days), Langtang Valley Trek (16 days), Gokyo Ri with Everest Base Camp (18 days), Poon Hill Trek (4 days), and 85+ other itineraries; for international adventure travelers.
• Peak Climbing Expeditions Technical peak climbing experiences led by NMA-certified guides including Ama Dablam Expedition (29 days, from $7,600), Island Peak (18 days, from $2,595), Mera Peak Climbing (16 days, from $2,250), Pisang Peak (18 days, from $2,150), Yala Peak (14 days, from $1,900), Naya Kanga Peak, Pokalde Peak, Chulu East Peak, Lobuche Peak, and Chulu West Peak; for experienced trekkers and mountaineers.
• Cultural Tours Cultural exploration tours covering UNESCO heritage sites, Buddhist monasteries, dzongs, medieval cities, and indigenous community experiences including Best of Nepal Tour (10 days, from $1,290), Treasures of Bhutan (12 days, from $2,850), and Kathmandu Valley heritage visits; for culturally curious travelers seeking less strenuous experiences.
• Multi-Country Tours Combined Himalayan kingdom tours covering Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet in a single journey. Flagship Best of Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet tour spans 21 days from $3,399, visiting UNESCO sites, Tiger's Nest monastery, Potala Palace, and crossing Gyatso La Pass at 5,220m; for travelers wanting to experience all three Himalayan kingdoms in one trip.
• Wildlife Safaris Chitwan National Park jungle safaris including jeep tours, canoe rides, and Tharu village walks, featuring one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tiger sightings, and over 400 bird species. Typically combined as 2-night packages within larger tours; for travelers seeking wildlife experiences in the Himalayan region.
• Fixed Departure Group Tours Scheduled group departures with guaranteed guide and capped group size (typically max 8-14 trekkers) on fixed dates for popular routes like Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, Manaslu Circuit, and multi-country tours throughout 2026-2028; for travelers seeking the social experience and lower commitment of small-group departures.
• Private Guided Journeys Custom-designed private itineraries built by Kathmandu specialists for individual travelers or small groups of 2+. Hand-crafted routes with named Sherpa guides, personal pre-departure briefings by founder Ajay Kumar Shrestha, and flexible scheduling; for travelers seeking bespoke experiences.
• Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour 1-day helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp offering aerial views of the Himalayas without multi-day trekking, from $1,800 per person; for travelers with limited time or those seeking a high-altitude experience without an extended trek.
• Silver Triangle Nepal A 14-day culture and adventure circuit covering Kathmandu's UNESCO heritage sites, Pokhara's lake and mountains with Sarangkot sunrise, Chitwan jungle safari, and Nagarkot Himalayan panorama. Max altitude 2,175m, from $1,299 per person twin share; for travelers wanting a moderate, less altitude-intense Nepal overview.
• Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley Trek A strenuous 22-day restricted-area trek around Mount Manaslu (8,163m) crossing the Larkya La at 5,106m, with a side trip into the sacred Tsum Valley. Includes visits to Mu Gompa and Rachen Gompa; from $2,050 per person. Restricted-area permits included; for experienced trekkers seeking a remote Manaslu circuit.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,400+ trekkers guided
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Annapurna TrekkingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company specializing in Annapurna region treks. Nepali-owned and deeply rooted in the Annapurna Valley region. Part of Swotah's network of 5 sister companies covering different Himalayan regions and specialisms.
• Everest Trekking GuidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company specializing in Everest region expeditions and guides. Nepali-owned company with deep expertise in Khumbu region. Part of Swotah's network of regional specialist companies.
• Trek ManaslucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company specializing in Manaslu Circuit and restricted area treks. Deep local expertise in Gorkha District and Manaslu Conservation Area.
• Homestay TrekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company specializing in community-based homestay experiences, including the Millennium Homestay Trek that directs spending to 10 Newari ethnic communities.
• Reisen NepalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company, likely German-market focused (Reisen means 'travel' in German). Expands reach to European adventure travelers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• G Adventures: Global small-group adventure tour operator offering Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet itineraries. Comparable on adventure-travel customer base and multi-country Himalayan circuits, but operates at much broader global scale across many destinations, making it a broad incumbent rather than a direct Himalayan specialist peer.
• World Expeditions: Established adventure travel company with trekking and mountaineering offerings including Nepal Himalayan expeditions. Comparable on peak climbing and trekking products targeting adventure travelers, but with broader global portfolio spanning all continents.
• Intrepid Travel: Large publicly-listed adventure tour operator with a global portfolio that includes Nepal trekking and Himalayan small-group tours. Overlaps on adventure trekking customer segment and guided-expedition model, but at much larger scale and across many other regions, so not a direct competitor for Himalayan specialist positioning.

Direct peers

• Eco Holidays Nepal: Nepal-based tour operator offering trekking, peak climbing, cultural tours and Bhutan/Tibet extensions. Comparable product mix, customer segment (international adventure travelers), and Kathmandu-led specialist sales motion.
• Third Rock Adventures: Nepal-headquartered trekking and expedition company with similar offerings across Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu, Langtang, peak climbing and multi-country Nepal-Bhutan-Tibet tours. Comparable on TripAdvisor ranking and direct-to-consumer sales model.
• Mountain Monk Nepal: Smaller Kathmandu-based boutique trekking operator focused on community-based and Himalayan itineraries. Comparable on locally-rooted positioning, TripAdvisor-driven marketing and guiding structure, though with smaller scale.
• Nepal Hiking Team: Kathmandu-based adventure travel operator offering guided trekking, peak climbing and cultural tours across Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. Directly comparable to Swotah on product mix (Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu circuits), customer segment (international adventure travelers), and operational footprint (NMA-licensed guides, Kathmandu HQ).
• Ace the Himalaya: Kathmandu-based trekking and expedition company running guided treks, peak climbs and multi-country Himalayan circuits. Overlaps with Swotah on Everest Base Camp, Annapurna, Manaslu, restricted-area treks and peak climbing ladder with NMA-licensed guides.
• Himalayan Glacier Adventure Travel & Trekking: Established Nepal-based tour operator with similar Kathmandu-headquartered, multi-country (Nepal/Bhutan/Tibet) trekking and expedition offerings. Comparable on TripAdvisor recognition, TripRadar listings and 24/7 WhatsApp-led sales motion targeting adventure travelers.
• Adventure Treks Nepal: Kathmandu adventure tour operator offering trekking, mountaineering and cultural tours across Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. Closely comparable customer base (international adventure travelers), product range (Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu) and specialist-led direct sales approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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