16 days in Central Region Itinerary

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Patan Museum and Mahaboudha Temple. Escape the urban bustle at Langtang Valley and Dhaulagiri of Nepal. Get out of town with these interesting Patan (Lalitpur) side-trips: Kyanjin Ri (in Langtang National Park) and Indreshwar Mahadev Temple (in Panauti). The adventure continues: look for gifts at Om Handicrafts, get to know the fascinating history of Degutalle Mandir Temple, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and admire the striking features of Taleju Mandir Temple.

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Stockholm, Sweden to Patan (Lalitpur) is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Nepal Time is 4.8 hours. In June, Patan (Lalitpur) is somewhat warmer than Stockholm - with highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to drive to Hetauda.

Get in touch with nature at Safaris and Chitwan National Park. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Makwanpur Gadhi and Into The Wild Tours & Travel.

To find more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Hetauda online journey planner.

You can drive from Patan (Lalitpur) to Hetauda in 1.5 hours. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Patan (Lalitpur) in June, with highs in Hetauda at 40°C and lows at 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Kirtipur.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Wed): explore the ancient world of Chilancho, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bagh Bhairab Temple, and then Head underground at Chobhar Caves.

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Traveling by car from Hetauda to Kirtipur takes 1.5 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Hetauda in June; daily highs in Kirtipur reach 34°C and lows reach 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can drive to Bhaktapur.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Bhaktapur Durbar Square - www.nepaltourpackage.com and Bhairavnath Temple. Escape the urban bustle at Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail and Nagarkot Nature Trail. Step out of Bhaktapur with an excursion to Kali Temple in Dhulikhel--about 54 minutes away. There's lots more to do: look for gifts at Peacock Shop, steep yourself in history at 55 Window Palace, take in the spiritual surroundings of Til Mahadev Narayan Mandir, and make a trip to Pottery Square.

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You can drive from Kirtipur to Bhaktapur in an hour. In June, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 22°C. You'll set off for home on the 16th (Tue).