Who is Safal Bhattarai?

Safal Bhattarai is a Full Stack Developer based in Pokhara, Nepal with 4+ years of professional experience building production web applications using Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Redis.

What technologies does Safal Bhattarai work with?

Safal works primarily with Next.js, React.js, Node.js, Express.js, TypeScript, MongoDB (Mongoose), PostgreSQL, Redis, REST APIs, WebSockets, Tailwind CSS, NGINX, DigitalOcean VPS, Vercel, Linux (Ubuntu), Bash scripting, Stripe and Fonepay payment gateways, and CI/CD with GitHub Actions and GitLab CI/CD.

Which live products has Safal Bhattarai built?

Safal currently serves as Tech Lead & Full Stack Developer at SBS Suite (sbs-suite.summitbytes.com). He has also built and shipped: vCardly (digital business card platform with QR and NFC), Himaal Pure (e-commerce for premium Himalayan products), Himalayas Mountain (full-stack trekking and adventure platform at himalayasmountain.com), Trekking Mart (e-commerce for trekking gear and adventure packages at trekkingmart.com, where he is Tech Lead and Full Stack Developer), wePokhara (community platform for Pokhara), and Safal And Sachin Stores (local retail frontend). He is also Tech Lead on Kurthi, and Owner & Full Stack Engineer on his own product Pasal Khata (not yet live).

Does Safal Bhattarai integrate payment gateways?

Yes — Safal integrates both international (Stripe) and Nepali (Fonepay) payment gateways into Next.js and Node.js applications, with webhook handling, refund flows, and PCI-aware patterns.

Does Safal Bhattarai offer mentoring or teaching?

Yes — Safal is an active React.js and Node.js instructor at MindCraft Academy in Pokhara, teaching hooks, component architecture, REST APIs, MongoDB, Git workflows, and deployment.

Is Safal Bhattarai available for freelance work?

Yes — Safal is currently open to freelance and full-time opportunities. The fastest way to reach him is by email at safalbhattarai775@gmail.com or via WhatsApp.

Where is Safal Bhattarai located?

Pokhara, Kaski District, Gandaki Province, Nepal. He works remotely with clients worldwide.

How can I download Safal Bhattarai's resume?

Resume download isn't available right now. WhatsApp +9779849456191 to reach Safal directly, or see the live projects on his portfolio at https://safal.me.

What technologies are used on DigitalNepal?

DigitalNepal is built with Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB, Tailwind CSS.

Is DigitalNepal live?

Yes. DigitalNepal is live at https://digitalnepal.site.

What are the main features of DigitalNepal?

Key features include: Founded and ideated by Safal Bhattarai; End-to-end architecture and development; Currently in active development; Launching Bhadra 07 (Aug 23, 2026).

Founder & Full Stack Engineer · 2026 – Present· in progress

DigitalNepal

DigitalNepal is a product founded and ideated by Safal Bhattarai. Currently architecting and developing the platform end-to-end as Founder & Full Stack Engineer — system design, backend APIs, database, and frontend implementation — ahead of its Bhadra 07 (Aug 23, 2026) launch.

TL;DR

Safal Bhattarai built and maintains DigitalNepal using Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB, Tailwind CSS. Own product — idea and founding by Safal Bhattarai. Currently building DigitalNepal end-to-end as Founder & Full Stack Engineer, launching Bhadra 07 (Aug 23, 2026).

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Tech stack

Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB, Tailwind CSS.

What I built

Founded and ideated by Safal Bhattarai
End-to-end architecture and development
Currently in active development
Launching Bhadra 07 (Aug 23, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

What is DigitalNepal?: DigitalNepal is a product founded and ideated by Safal Bhattarai. Currently architecting and developing the platform end-to-end as Founder & Full Stack Engineer — system design, backend APIs, database, and frontend implementation — ahead of its Bhadra 07 (Aug 23, 2026) launch.
What technologies are used on DigitalNepal?: DigitalNepal is built with Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB, Tailwind CSS.
Who built DigitalNepal?: Safal Bhattarai built and maintains DigitalNepal.
Is DigitalNepal live?: Yes. DigitalNepal is live at https://digitalnepal.site.
What are the main features of DigitalNepal?: Key features include: Founded and ideated by Safal Bhattarai; End-to-end architecture and development; Currently in active development; Launching Bhadra 07 (Aug 23, 2026).

About the author

Safal Bhattarai is a Full Stack Developer · Tech Lead · Product Builder based in Pokhara, Nepal with 4+ years of professional experience. He architects and ships production web applications end-to-end — from database design and API development to frontend implementation and Linux VPS provisioning on DigitalOcean, Hostinger, and Vercel. He also leads engineering teams as a Tech Lead and builds his own SaaS products from scratch. Currently available for freelance and full-time work worldwide (remote) — get in touch. You can also read his full FAQ here.