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.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sun): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Boudhanath Stupa, then take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Swayambhunath Temple. Keep things going the next day: take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

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Mumbai, India to Kathmandu is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Mumbai to Kathmandu is 0.2 hours. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Mumbai in January, with highs in Kathmandu at 21°C and lows at 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to travel to Pokhara.

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

Pokhara is known for nature, adventure, and spas. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, take in the dramatic scenery at Devi's Fall, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

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Getting from Kathmandu to Pokhara by combination of car and flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Kathmandu in January, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Pokhara, with lows of 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to catch the flight 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 3rd (Fri): get outside with Outdoor Activities and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Tiger Residency Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Sat): take in the local highlights with Walking tours and then explore the activities along Narayani River.

To see traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Chitwan National Park sightseeing planner.

Traveling by flight from Pokhara to Chitwan National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Pokhara in February, you will find days in Chitwan National Park are a bit warmer (30°C), and nights are about the same (14°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can fly to Janakpur.

Janakpur is the capital of Dhanusa District in Nepal. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sun): don't miss a visit to Janakpur Dham Rail Station and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Ram-Janaki Marriage Hall.

To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Janakpur trip planner.

You can fly from Chitwan National Park to Janakpur in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can travel to Kathmandu.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Mon): get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Here are some ideas for day two: shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour.

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You can do a combination of flight and car from Janakpur to Kathmandu in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.