An easy 8-day Nepal tour: Trishuli rafting, the Newar town of Bandipur, Begnas Lake, Pokhara, a Chitwan safari and Kathmandu's heritage.
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Naturally Nepal is an 8-day tour that links the country's lowland adventures and hill towns: rafting on the Trishuli River, the Newar town of Bandipur, boating on Begnas Lake, the lakeside and paragliding of Pokhara, a Chitwan jungle safari, and the heritage of Kathmandu. It is built for travellers who want a relaxed, varied first look at Nepal without a long trek.
The tour opens in Kathmandu, runs a half-day raft on the Trishuli on the way west, then climbs to Bandipur, a preserved Newar trading town with a car-free bazaar and sunset views over the Himalaya. It continues to Begnas Lake in Pokhara's City of Seven Lakes, the adventure hub of Pokhara itself, and a safari in Chitwan National Park, before returning to the Kathmandu Valley's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The tour is easy and low-altitude, staying in the hills and lowlands, so it suits all ages and needs no trekking experience. Most days mix sightseeing with a light activity such as rafting, a lake boat or an optional paraglide. The sections below cover the entry permits and park fees, the best season, transport and what to pack.
Last updated June 2026
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Naturally Nepal is an easy, low-altitude tour. Most days mix sightseeing with a light activity such as rafting, a lake boat or a safari, and the tour stays in the hills and lowlands, so it suits all ages and needs no trekking experience.
In-depth guides on accommodation, food, permits, insurance and special considerations — tap any topic to expand.
Naturally Nepal is an easy, low-altitude tour, so altitude and fitness are not real concerns; the tour stays in the hills and lowlands and you sleep in comfortable hotels and lodges. Most days combine sightseeing with one light activity, at a relaxed pace.
The activities are gentle: a half-day raft on the Trishuli's grade 2 to 3 rapids, a boat on Begnas Lake, short strolls around Bandipur's car-free bazaar, an optional paraglide in Pokhara, and a jeep and canoe safari in Chitwan. None of it needs trekking experience, and the tour suits families, older travellers and first-time visitors. Swotah guides handle the logistics so you can keep it relaxed.
The full kit list. Anything we loan (sleeping bag, down jacket) is called out — bring everything else.
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100% locally owned since 2014. Trek profits support Sherpa families and village schools directly.
Every date on our calendar runs — no minimum group size. You never pay to be cancelled.
NATHM-licensed, WFR-certified, English-speaking. Most were born within two valleys of the trail.
Capped at 12, typically runs 6–8. You get a real experience, not a convoy.
Sleeping bag and down jacket loaned at no extra charge — both rated to –20°C.
20% deposit to confirm, balance on arrival. Free cancellation up to 60 days prior.
Kathmandu office and dedicated WhatsApp emergency line. We answer at 2am if needed.
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