20 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Swayambhunath Temple and Pashupatinath Temple. Take a break from the city and head to Adrenaline & Extreme Tours and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Explore Kathmandu's surroundings by going to Bhaktapur (Til Mahadev Narayan Mandir, Siddhi Lakshmi Temple, &more). Make the 14th (Sat) a memorable day with a climbing tour. The adventure continues: relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Boudhanath Stupa, don't miss a visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square, and steep yourself in history at Taleju Bell.

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If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Tribhuvan International Airport and Gautam Buddha International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in October, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can travel to Sauraha.

The tourist town of Sauraha stands on the edge of the Chitwan National Park and acts as the eastern gateway to a World Heritage-protected area.

Escape the urban bustle at Chitwan National Park and Narayani River. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sauraha: Chitwan National Park (Safaris & Tiger Residency Resort). The adventure continues: stroll through Elephant Breeding Centre and take in the exciting artwork at Sauraha Art Gallery.

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Traveling by combination of car and flight from Kathmandu to Sauraha takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Kathmandu in October; daily highs in Sauraha reach 37°C and lows reach 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to fly to Pokhara.

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

Take a break from the city and head to Parasailing & Paragliding and Poon Hill. Get some cultural insight at Peace Temple and International Mountain Museum. The adventure continues: explore the activities along Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake), look for gifts at Angel Hands Cashmere Store, take in the dramatic scenery at Devi's Fall, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

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Traveling by flight from Sauraha to Pokhara takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Sauraha in October, expect Pokhara to be little chillier, temps between 32°C and 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) to allow time to fly to Annapurna Region.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): tour the pleasant surroundings at Jomsom Muktinath Trek and then take in the awesome beauty at Annapurna. Keep things going the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Muktinath Temple and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Muktinath Temple.

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Fly from Pokhara to Annapurna Region in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in October, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to fly to Langtang National Park.

On the 24th (Tue), take in the awesome beauty at Kyanjin Ri and then admire the verdant scenery at Langtang Valley.

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Traveling by flight from Annapurna Region to Langtang National Park takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Annapurna Region in October, Langtang National Park is slightly colder at night with lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) to allow time to fly 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.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Wed): take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Taboche, then contemplate the waterfront views at Gokyo Lakes, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Dudh Koshi River. On the 26th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Ama Dablam, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt Everest, and then pause for some photo ops at Memorial to Scott Fischer.

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You can fly from Langtang National Park to Sagarmatha National Park in 4.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.