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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Patan Museum and Taragaon Museum. Kids will appreciate attractions like Swayambhunath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa. Go for a jaunt from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur to see Changu Narayan about 1 hour away. There's still lots to do: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take in the exciting artwork at himalayan arts gallery p.ltd, make a trip to Kathmandu Durbar Square, and browse the exhibits of Boudha Stupa Thanka Center.

To find photos, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, use the Kathmandu day trip planning tool.

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. When traveling from Singapore in October, plan for a bit cooler days and much colder nights in Kathmandu: temperatures range from 31°C by day to 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to travel to Namche Bazaar.

Get a sense of the local culture at Sagarmatha National Park Museum and Tengboche Gompa. Get outdoors at Mt Everest and Mt. Taboche.

Plan my Namche Bazaar trip by asking Klarna Trips to come up with tips and suggestions.

Do a combination of car and flight from Kathmandu to Namche Bazaar in 3 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can fly to Pokhara.

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

On the 18th (Tue), examine the collection at International Mountain Museum, explore the activities along Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake), and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas. Keep things going the next day: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Sarangkot, glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Devi's Fall.

For traveler tips, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Pokhara trip itinerary planning website.

Traveling by flight from Namche Bazaar to Pokhara takes 5.5 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.