14 days in Nepal Itinerary

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.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): take in the dramatic natural features at Khumbu Glacier, pause for some photo ops at Memorial to Scott Fischer, and then take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Ama Dablam. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the waterfront views at Dudh Koshi River and then contemplate the waterfront views at Gokyo Lakes.

To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, use the Sagarmatha National Park trip builder.

Ankara, Turkey to Sagarmatha National Park is an approximately 18-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Turkey Time to Nepal Time is 2.8 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) to allow enough time to 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.

On the 4th (Sun), look for all kinds of wild species at Wild Nabin and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Tiger Residency Resort.

For where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Chitwan National Park road trip planning website.

Do a combination of flight, car, and bus from Sagarmatha National Park to Chitwan National Park in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. December in Chitwan National Park sees daily highs of 27°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Pokhara.

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

Popular historic sites such as Barahi temple and Peace Temple are in your itinerary. Step off the beaten path and head to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Gurkha Memorial Museum. There's lots more to do: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, walk around Basundhara Park, trot along with a tour on horseback, and buy something for everyone on your list at Klod Fashion Exquisite.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read Pokhara online day trip planner.

Getting from Chitwan National Park to Pokhara by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in December, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to travel to Kathmandu.

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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Swayambhunath Temple and 55 Window Palace. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Patan Museum and Kayaking & Canoeing. Go for a jaunt from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur to see Changu Narayan about 1 hour away. There's much more to do: get a tailor-made plan with Private Tours, steep yourself in history at Kathmandu Durbar Square, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar), and skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour.

To find ratings, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Kathmandu trip planner.

Do a combination of flight and car from Pokhara to Kathmandu in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Pokhara in December, plan for a bit cooler nights in Kathmandu, with lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.