25 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.

Popular historic sites such as Swayambhunath Temple and Kathmandu Durbar Square are in your itinerary. Get in touch with nature at Nature & Wildlife Tours and River Rafting & Tubing. Explore Kathmandu's surroundings by going to Bhaktapur (Kathmandu Fun Valley, 55 Window Palace, &more). Make the 26th (Sat) a memorable day with a climbing tour. Spend a fun-filled day on the 29th (Tue) at Whoopee Land Amusement and Water Park. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Patan Museum, examine the collection at Narayanhiti Palace Museum, view the masterpieces at himalayan arts gallery p.ltd, and get engrossed in the history at Taragaon Museum.

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New York City, USA to Kathmandu is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Nepal Time (NPT), which is usually a 10.8 hour difference. Expect warmer weather when traveling from New York City in March: highs in Kathmandu hover around 77°F, while lows dip to 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Charikot.

On the 5th (Tue), appreciate the views at Rolwaling Valley.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Charikot road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Kathmandu to Charikot takes 4.5 hours. In April, daytime highs in Charikot are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. On the 6th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Janakpur.

Janakpur is the capital of Dhanusa District in Nepal. Start off your visit on the 7th (Thu): take in the spiritual surroundings of Ram Sita Vivah Mandap, take in the spiritual surroundings of Ram-Janaki Marriage Hall, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Janaki Mandir, and finally don't miss a visit to Janakpur Dham Rail Station.

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You can drive from Charikot to Janakpur in 6 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can go by car to Dharan.

Dharan is one of the Sub-Metropolitan cities in eastern Nepal, in the Sunsari District, and is situated on the foothills of the Mahabharat Range in the north with its southern tip touching the edge of the Terai region at an altitude of 1148 ft . Kick off your visit on the 8th (Fri): don't miss a visit to Pindeshwor Temple, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Buddhasubba Temple, and then make a trip to Panchakanya Temple.

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Drive from Janakpur to Dharan in 3 hours. In April in Dharan, expect temperatures between 92°F during the day and 72°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight 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 9th (Sat): explore the striking landscape of Chitwan National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Sun): tour the pleasant surroundings at Elephant Breeding Centre and then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.

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You can fly from Dharan to Chitwan National Park in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car and train. In April in Chitwan National Park, expect temperatures between 94°F during the day and 68°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a bus to Lumbini.

An important place of Buddhist pilgrimage, Lumbini represents the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of Myanmar Golden Monastery, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Maya Devi Temple, then take in the spiritual surroundings of The Thrangu Monastery, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Mother Temple of the Graduated Path to Enlightenment. On the 12th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Royal Thai Monastery, then don't miss a visit to Lumbini Monastic Site, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kudan Stupa.

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You can take a bus from Chitwan National Park to Lumbini in 5 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Lumbini can reach 95°F, while at night they dip to 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to travel to Muktinath.

Muktinath is a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists located in Muktinath Valley at an altitude of 3,710 meters at the foot of the Thorong La mountain pass (part of the Himalayas) in Mustang, Nepal. Start off your visit on the 13th (Wed): hike along Jomsom Muktinath Trek, take in the spiritual surroundings of Muktinath Temple, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Muktinath Temple.

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You can do a combination of flight and car from Lumbini to Muktinath in 13 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Lumbini in April, with highs in Muktinath at 85°F and lows at 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can fly to Pokhara.

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

On the 14th (Thu), see the interesting displays at International Mountain Museum, then take in the dramatic scenery at Devi's Fall, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Peace Temple. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Gurkha Memorial Museum, contemplate the waterfront views at Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake), and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

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Traveling by flight from Muktinath to Pokhara takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In April, daily temperatures in Pokhara can reach 85°F, while at night they dip to 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.