12 days in Nepal Itinerary

Step out of the city life by going to Parasailing & Paragliding and Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake). Get a sense of the local culture at Peace Temple and International Mountain Museum. Next up on the itinerary: take in the local highlights with Walking tours, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Sarangkot, explore the fascinating underground world of Gupteswar Gupha, and take in the dramatic scenery at Devi's Fall.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Pokhara road trip website.

Kathmandu to Pokhara is an approximately 3-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Kathmandu in April since evenings lows in Pokhara dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Kathmandu.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Swayambhunath Temple and Pashupatinath Temple. Escape the urban bustle at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Skydiving. Explore Kathmandu's surroundings by going to Bhaktapur (Siddhi Lakshmi Temple & Bhaktapur Durbar Square - www.nepaltourpackage.com). On the 11th (Tue), spend a relaxing day on the river with a rafting and tubing tour. There's still lots to do: see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bagh Bhairab Temple, contemplate the long history of Kathmandu Durbar Square, and make a trip to Bagwati Mandir Temple.

For maps, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Kathmandu trip builder.

Do a combination of flight and car from Pokhara to Kathmandu in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Pokhara in April since evenings lows in Kathmandu dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Sagarmatha National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Ama Dablam, take in the awesome beauty at Mt Everest, and then explore the different monuments and memorials at Memorial to Scott Fischer. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the activities along Gokyo Lakes and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Taboche.

For ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read Sagarmatha National Park travel itinerary planner.

You can do a combination of car and flight from Kathmandu to Sagarmatha National Park in 3.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can travel back home.