16 days in Nepal Itinerary

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Food Tours and Off-Road Tours. There's lots more to do: get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, take in the spiritual surroundings of Barahi temple, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and look for gifts at Yes Helping Hands Handicraft.

For where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Pokhara road trip tool.

Bengaluru, India to Pokhara is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. The time zone changes from India Standard Time (IST) to Nepal Time (NPT), which is usually a 0.2 hour difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Bengaluru in December, with highs in Pokhara at 24°C and lows at 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Annapurna Region.

On the 6th (Wed), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Muktinath Temple and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Annapurna.

For more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Annapurna Region itinerary app.

Getting from Pokhara to Annapurna Region by flight takes about 3 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 10°C. On the 7th (Thu), you'll 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 8th (Fri), get the lay of the land with Walking tours and then contemplate the waterfront views at Narayani River.

For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Chitwan National Park sightseeing planner.

Traveling by combination of flight, car, and bus from Annapurna Region to Chitwan National Park takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Chitwan National Park can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough 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.

On the 9th (Sat), contemplate the waterfront views at Dudh Koshi River and then explore the activities along Gokyo Lakes. On the next day, don't miss a visit to Memorial to Scott Fischer, take in the awesome beauty at Mt Everest, and then take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Ama Dablam.

To see maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Sagarmatha National Park road trip planning app.

You can do a combination of bus, car, and flight from Chitwan National Park to Sagarmatha National Park in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Safaris and Off-Road Tours. Go for a jaunt from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur to see Changu Narayan about 50 minutes away. There's still lots to do: add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, admire the masterpieces at Patan Museum, and make a trip to Kathmandu Durbar Square.

To find photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, use the Kathmandu day trip site.

You can do a combination of flight and car from Sagarmatha National Park to Kathmandu in 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in December, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.