32 days in Asia Itinerary

The capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, Lhasa possesses a wealth of Tibetan Buddhist sites of historical and cultural importance.

Visiting Nature & Wildlife Tours and Off-Road Tours will get you outdoors. Do some cultural sightseeing at Potala Palace and Tibet Museum. Step out of Lhasa to go to Gonggar County and see Dorje Drak Monastery, which is approximately 1h 30 min away. There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Jokhang Temple and admire the striking features of Ani Tsankhung Nunnery.

To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Lhasa visit planner.

Newark, USA to Lhasa is an approximately 30-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Newark to Lhasa is 13 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 60°F, and evening lows to 40°F. You'll have a few hours on the 28th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Kaziranga National Park.

A World Heritage Site, Kaziranga National Park provides a habitat for a significant percentage of the world's greater one-horned rhinoceroses, as well as a notably high density of tigers.

On the 29th (Mon), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Kaziranga National Park.

To find more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read Kaziranga National Park trip maker website.

Explore your travel options from Lhasa to Kaziranga National Park with the Route module. You'll gain 2.5 hours traveling from Lhasa to Kaziranga National Park due to the time zone difference. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Thimphu.

The kingdom's capital and most modern city, Thimphu offers a mix of ancient traditions and modern commercialism.

On the 1st (Wed), stroll around Jigme Dorji National Park, explore the activities along Paro River, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kyichu Lhakhang, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Dzongdrakha Monastry, and finally take in the views from Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu): see the interesting displays at Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, and then get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To find photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Thimphu attractions planner.

Getting from Kaziranga National Park to Thimphu by car takes about 15 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 0.5 hours traveling from Kaziranga National Park to Thimphu. April in Thimphu sees daily highs of 69°F and lows of 47°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to fly to Gangtok.

Situated in the eastern Himalayan range, state capital Gangtok combines a modern, resort town style with ancient spiritual beliefs and an impressive natural heritage.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): take in the awesome beauty at Shanti Viewpoint, then take in the views from Deorali Butterfly Bridge, and then fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Sat): hunt for treasures at Lal Bazar, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shiv Mandir, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

To find other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, go to the Gangtok tour itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Thimphu to Gangtok takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 0.5 hours traveling from Thimphu to Gangtok. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can travel to Khumjung.

Khumjung is a village and Village Development Committee in Solukhumbu District in the Sagarmatha Zone of north-eastern Nepal. Start off your visit on the 5th (Sun): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Ama Dablam, then take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Taboche, and then pause for some photo ops at Memorial to Scott Fischer. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the spiritual surroundings of Tengboche Gompa, get great views at Everest View Point, then see the interesting displays at Sagarmatha National Park Museum, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Khumjung Gompa.

For other places to visit, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Khumjung trip itinerary maker website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Gangtok to Khumjung. You'll lose 0.2 hours traveling from Gangtok to Khumjung due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) to allow enough time 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.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Swayambhunath Temple, then admire the masterpieces at Patan Museum, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar).

For maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Kathmandu trip planner.

Getting from Khumjung to Kathmandu by combination of flight and car takes about 3.5 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 84°F, and evening lows to 61°F. On the 8th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Patna.

Occupying the southern bank of the famous Ganges River, the state capital of Patna combines an important religious and regal heritage with a fast-growing commercial and transport hub.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Thu): pause for some serene contemplation at St Luke's Church, then contemplate the long history of Gurudwara Handi Sahib, then get engrossed in the history at Bihar Museum, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Kamaldah Jain Temple. Keep things going the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Har Mandir Takht, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Begu Hajjam's Mosque, and then look and learn at Patna Planetarium.

For reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Patna trip planner.

You can drive from Kathmandu to Patna in 10 hours. Traveling from Kathmandu to Patna, you'll gain 0.2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Kathmandu in May; daily highs in Patna reach 99°F and lows reach 77°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can drive to Dhaka City.

One of the most congested and busiest cities in the world, Dhaka has a great deal to offer for everyone's taste.

Visit Lalbag Fort and Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, Dhaka. for their historical value. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Novo Theatre and Bangabandhu Memorial Museum will appeal to museum buffs. The adventure continues: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, shop like a local with Drik Gallery, take in the spiritual surroundings of Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque, and learn about all things military at Bangladesh air force museum.

For reviews, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Dhaka City trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Patna to Dhaka City takes 20 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Chittagong City.

Sprawling off the banks of the Karnaphuli River, Chittagong holds the title of second largest city in Bangladesh and major seaport.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Wed): examine the collection at Zia Memorial Museum, kick back and relax at Patenga Beach, and then identify plant and animal life at Butterfly Park Bangladesh. On the next day, take in the spiritual surroundings of Bayazid Bostami Mazar, kick back and relax at Naval Beach, then see the interesting displays at Ethnological Museum, and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at Chittagong Commonwealth War Cemetery.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Chittagong City road trip planning app.

Fly from Dhaka City to Chittagong City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Dhaka City to Chittagong City, you'll lose 0.5 hours due to the time zone difference. In May, daily temperatures in Chittagong City can reach 91°F, while at night they dip to 78°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can go by car to Cox's Bazar.

The resort town of Cox's Bazar boasts what could easily be the longest natural sea beach in the world, offering plenty of room for relaxation and water sports, with surfing particularly popular with international and domestic tourists.

Get outdoors at Inani Beach and Himchori Waterfall. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Cox's Bazar Beach and Marine Drive. It doesn't end there: get outside with Mermaid Beach Resort and kick back and relax at Laboni Beach.

To find photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Cox's Bazar online day trip planner.

You can drive from Chittagong City to Cox's Bazar in 4 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Kanpetlet.

To find photos, ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the Kanpetlet trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Cox's Bazar to Kanpetlet. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 0.5 hours traveling from Cox's Bazar to Kanpetlet. You'll set off for Bagan on the 21st (Tue).

The thousands of temples at Bagan rise up from the plain, each with their own history, style, and spiritual meaning.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): take an in-depth tour of Bagan Archaeological Museum, then don't miss a visit to Yandabo Village Pottery, then contemplate the long history of Bagan Temples, and finally head outdoors with Shwe-gyu-gyi.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Bagan day trip planning tool.

You can drive from Kanpetlet to Bagan in 6 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Mandalay.

Built on a large scale by a king needing to impress and rebuild after defeat in battle, Mandalay deserves exploration.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jade Pagoda Mandalay, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Maha Myat Muni Pagoda- Mahamuni Buddha Temple, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mahamuni Image, and finally see the interesting displays at Cultural Museum, Mandalay.

To see reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Mandalay travel route planner.

Fly from Bagan to Mandalay in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll have a few hours on the 24th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling home.