17 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Kathmandu: Bhupatindra Malla Statue (in Bhaktapur) and Uma Maheshwor Temple (in Kirtipur). On the 8th (Sun), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. Make the 7th (Sat) an unforgettable day with an extreme tour. There's much more to do: take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Swayambhunath Temple, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

For traveler tips, photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the Kathmandu trip itinerary maker website.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Kathmandu is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Dubai to Kathmandu is 1.8 hours. When traveling from Dubai in January, plan for little chillier days and cooler nights in Kathmandu: temperatures range from 21°C by day to 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) to allow 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.

Go for a jaunt from Sagarmatha National Park to Khumjung to see Memorial to Scott Fischer about 48 minutes away. There's much more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Mt Everest, contemplate the waterfront views at Gokyo Lakes, and get great views at Everest View Point.

To find reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our Sagarmatha National Park online visit planner.

Do a combination of car and flight from Kathmandu to Sagarmatha National Park in 3.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Thu): explore the activities along Narayani River and then get the lay of the land with Walking tours. On the next day, get a dose of the wild on Wild Nabin and then stroll through Tiger Residency Resort.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Chitwan National Park online attractions planner.

Getting from Sagarmatha National Park to Chitwan National Park by combination of flight, car, and bus takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: fly. In January, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Pokhara.

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: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Sarangkot, explore the activities along Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake), and revel in the low prices at Love Love Pashmina Store & Gems.

To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Pokhara road trip planning website.

Getting from Chitwan National Park to Pokhara by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Pokhara are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.