10 days in South Asia Itinerary

Once synonymous with the mysterious and inaccessible Shangri-La, today Kathmandu draws an ever-increasing number of tourists, catering to independent travelers of various budgets.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Fri): admire the masterpieces at Patan Museum and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Sat): paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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Pune, India to Kathmandu is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and car. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time (IST) to Nepal Time (NPT) is 0.2 hours. November in Kathmandu sees daily highs of 73°F and lows of 48°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Janakpur.

Janakpur is the capital of Dhanusa District in Nepal. To find photos, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Janakpur trip site.

Getting from Kathmandu to Janakpur by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and flight; or drive; or take a bus. On the 14th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Chitwan National Park.

The diverse ecosystems of Chitwan National Park house a large range of plants and animals, with the park listed as a World Heritage Site.

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Getting from Janakpur to Chitwan National Park by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In November in Chitwan National Park, expect temperatures between 84°F during the day and 57°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Pokhara.

Pokhara, the second largest city in the country, attracts visitors with its superlative natural wonders and easygoing atmosphere.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Barahi temple and Bindhya Basini Temple. Discover out-of-the-way places like Nature & Wildlife Tours and River Rafting & Tubing. There's lots more to do: see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, Head underground at Gupteswar Gupha, take an in-depth tour of Gurkha Memorial Museum, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers.

To see reviews and tourist information, refer to the Pokhara tour planner.

Traveling by flight from Chitwan National Park to Pokhara takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Chitwan National Park in November, you will find days in Pokhara are little chillier (75°F), and nights are about the same (56°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Lumbini.

An important place of Buddhist pilgrimage, Lumbini represents the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha.

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You can fly from Pokhara to Lumbini in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. While traveling from Pokhara, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Lumbini, ranging from highs of 84°F to lows of 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to drive back home.