12 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Canyoning & Rappelling Tours and Parasailing & Paragliding. Get a sense of the local culture at Changu Narayan and Kopan Monastery. And it doesn't end there: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, take in the spiritual surroundings of Boudhanath Stupa, and admire the masterpieces at Patan Museum.

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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 changes from India Standard Time to Nepal Time, which is usually a 0.2 hour difference. October in Kathmandu sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to travel to Sagarmatha National Park.

Dominated by the world's tallest, Sagarmatha National Park is renowned for its carefully preserved natural heritage as well as the cultural and religious importance of its Buddhist monasteries and traditional Sherpa settlements.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Wed): take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Ama Dablam, then take in the awesome beauty at Mt Everest, and then trek along Macchhermo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the activities along Gokyo Lakes and then don't miss a visit to Memorial to Scott Fischer.

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Do a combination of car and flight from Kathmandu to Sagarmatha National Park in 3.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to fly to Sauraha.

The tourist town of Sauraha stands on the edge of the Chitwan National Park and acts as the eastern gateway to a World Heritage-protected area.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Chitwan National Park. Here are some ideas for day two: soothe aching muscles at Evergreen Yoga Studio Chitwan, then contemplate the waterfront views at Narayani River, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Elephant Breeding Centre.

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Getting from Sagarmatha National Park to Sauraha by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight, car, and bus. In October, daytime highs in Sauraha are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (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.

Get some cultural insight at Gurkha Memorial Museum and Barahi temple. Escape the urban bustle at Off-Road Tours and Gupteswar Gupha. On the 16th (Mon), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. There's lots more to do: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, look for gifts at Yes Helping Hands Handicraft, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

To see other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Pokhara trip planner.

Fly from Sauraha to Pokhara in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Sauraha in October, things will get slightly colder in Pokhara: highs are around 32°C and lows about 21°C. On the 18th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.