21 days in Nepal Itinerary

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.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sat): get engrossed in the history at Tharu Cultural Museum and Research Cente and then explore the striking landscape of Chitwan National Park. On your second day here, explore the activities along Narayani River, view the masterpieces at Sauraha Art Gallery, and then examine the collection at Tharu Cultural Museum and Research Center.

To find reviews, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read our Sauraha online attractions planner.

Kathmandu to Sauraha is an approximately 2.5-hour combination of car and flight. You can also take a bus; or drive. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Kathmandu in February; daily highs in Sauraha reach 30°C and lows reach 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Pokhara.

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

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at International Mountain Museum and Peace Temple. Step out of the city life by going to Parasailing & Paragliding and Adrenaline & Extreme Tours. There's still lots to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake), get the lay of the land with Walking tours, get engrossed in the history at Gurkha Memorial Museum, and admire the sheer force of Devi's Fall.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read our Pokhara online trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Sauraha to Pokhara in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Sauraha in February, plan for little chillier days in Pokhara, with highs around 26°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Boudhanath Stupa and Music Museum of Nepal. Get outdoors at River Rafting & Tubing and Adrenaline & Extreme Tours. Change things up with these side-trips from Kathmandu: Bhaktapur (Siddhi Lakshmi Temple, National Art Gallery, &more). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Patan Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Pashupatinath Temple, browse the exhibits of Nepal Art Council Gallery, and see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Kathmandu holiday planner.

You can do a combination of flight and car from Pokhara to Kathmandu in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Pokhara in February, plan for little chillier nights in Kathmandu, with lows around 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Khumjung Gompa and Memorial to Scott Fischer. Get outdoors at Mt Everest and Mt. Taboche. It doesn't end there: take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Ama Dablam and contemplate the waterfront views at Gokyo Lakes.

To see more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Sagarmatha National Park trip itinerary builder website.

Getting from Kathmandu to Sagarmatha National Park by combination of car and flight takes about 3.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Annapurna Region.

On the 1st (Wed), trek along Jomsom Muktinath Trek and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Annapurna. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kag Chode Thupten Samphel Ling Monastery, take in the spiritual surroundings of Muktinath Temple, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Muktinath Temple.

For photos and other tourist information, go to the Annapurna Region tour itinerary planner.

You can fly from Sagarmatha National Park to Annapurna Region in 6.5 hours. In February in Annapurna Region, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 13°C at night. On the 3rd (Fri), you're off to home.