11 days in Nepal 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Swayambhunath Temple and Pashupatinath Temple. Boudhanath Stupa and Vishwanath Mandir Temple will appeal to history buffs. Step out of Kathmandu to go to Bhaktapur and see Siddhi Lakshmi Temple, which is approximately 38 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of Thamel, stop by S.K. Handicrafts Export, view the masterpieces at Boudha Stupa Thanka Center, and take an in-depth tour of Taragaon Museum.

To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Kathmandu trip maker.

Singapore, Singapore to Kathmandu is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Singapore to Kathmandu, you'll gain 2.2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Singapore in October, you will find days in Kathmandu are little chillier (31°C), and nights are much colder (17°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to travel to Namche Bazaar.

Visiting Mt Everest and Mt. Taboche will get you outdoors. You'll explore and learn at Sagarmatha National Park Museum and Sherpa Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Namche Bazaar side-trips: Memorial to Scott Fischer (in Khumjung) and Sagarmatha National Park (Mt. Ama Dablam & Khumbu Glacier).

For more things to do, reviews, photos, and tourist information, use the Namche Bazaar trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by combination of car and flight from Kathmandu to Namche Bazaar takes 3 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): surround yourself with nature on Wild Nabin and then stroll through Tiger Residency Resort.

To find more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Chitwan National Park trip website.

Traveling by combination of flight, car, and bus from Namche Bazaar to Chitwan National Park takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In October, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Pokhara.

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

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): see the interesting displays at International Mountain Museum, glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

To see where to stay, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Pokhara trip planner.

Fly from Chitwan National Park to Pokhara in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Chitwan National Park in October, expect Pokhara to be slightly colder, temps between 32°C and 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.