16 days in Nepal Itinerary

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: fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, see the interesting displays at International Mountain Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Peace Temple, and soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers.

For ratings, photos, and tourist information, read our Pokhara route planning website.

London, UK to Pokhara is an approximately 16-hour flight. You'll lose 5.8 hours traveling from London to Pokhara due to the time zone difference. In December, Pokhara is a bit warmer than London - with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly 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 6th (Tue), explore the activities along Narayani River and then take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Chitwan National Park trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Pokhara to Chitwan National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) to allow enough time 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.

When in Sagarmatha National Park, make a side trip to see Memorial to Scott Fischer in Khumjung, approximately Khumjung away. There's much more to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt Everest, explore the activities along Dudh Koshi River, and take some stellar pictures from Everest View Point.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Sagarmatha National Park trip planner.

You can do a combination of bus, car, and flight from Chitwan National Park to Sagarmatha National Park in 5.5 hours. Another option is to fly. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Bhaktapur (Til Mahadev Narayan Mandir & Siddhi Lakshmi Temple). On the 10th (Sat), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. Make the 12th (Mon) an unforgettable day with an extreme tour. There's lots more to do: see the world from above with a helicopter tour, take in the spiritual surroundings of Pashupatinath Temple, take in nature's colorful creations at Garden of Dreams, and take a stroll through Thamel.

For ratings, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Kathmandu online journey maker.

Traveling by combination of flight and car from Sagarmatha National Park to Kathmandu takes 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in December, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.