An easy 10-day Nepal highlights tour: Kathmandu heritage, Pokhara's lake, Seti rafting, a Chitwan safari and a Himalayan sunrise from Nagarkot.
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Nepal Exploration is a 10-day tour that strings together the country's headline experiences: the heritage of the Kathmandu Valley, the lakes and mountain views of Pokhara, white-water rafting on the Seti River, a jungle safari in Chitwan, and a Himalayan sunrise from Nagarkot. It is built for travellers who want culture, light adventure and wildlife in one trip rather than a single long trek.
The tour opens with the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu, then moves to Pokhara for a boat ride on Phewa Lake and a short walk up to Australian Camp (about 2,060 m) for a close mountain view. From there it runs a half-day raft on the Seti River and a two-night safari in Chitwan National Park, home to the one-horned rhinoceros and the Bengal tiger, before finishing at the ridge village of Nagarkot, where a clear dawn can reveal a long stretch of the Himalaya.
The tour is easy and low-altitude, topping out around 2,175 m at Nagarkot, so it suits all ages and needs no trekking experience. Most days mix sightseeing with a short walk or activity. 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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Nepal Exploration is an easy, low-altitude tour. Most days mix sightseeing with a short walk, a raft or a safari, and the highest point is about 2,175 m at Nagarkot, so it suits all ages and needs no trekking experience.
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Nepal Exploration is an easy, low-altitude tour, so altitude and fitness are not real concerns; the highest stop is Nagarkot at about 2,175 m. Most days combine sightseeing with one light activity, and you sleep in comfortable hotels rather than basic lodges.
The activities are gentle: a two-hour walk up to Australian Camp for a mountain view, a half-day raft on the Seti River with calmer grade 2 to 3 rapids, and a jeep and canoe safari in Chitwan. None of it needs trekking experience, and the tour suits families, older travellers and anyone wanting a broad first look at Nepal. Swotah guides handle the logistics so you can keep the pace relaxed.
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100% locally owned since 2016. 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.
Small groups, typically 6–8 trekkers. You get a real experience, not a convoy.
Sleeping bag and down jacket loaned at no extra charge — both rated to –20°C.
Deposit from 10% to confirm, balance before departure or in cash on arrival. Reschedule up to 30 days prior.
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