36 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Kirtipur (Bagh Bhairab Temple & Uma Maheshwor Temple). On the 15th (Fri), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. Make the 18th (Mon) an unforgettable day with an extreme tour. There's lots more to do: take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, admire the natural beauty at Garden of Dreams, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Swayambhunath Temple.

To see reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Kathmandu trip itinerary planning site.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Kathmandu is an approximately 17-hour flight. You'll lose 4.8 hours traveling from Amsterdam to Kathmandu due to the time zone difference. In September, Kathmandu is somewhat warmer than Amsterdam - with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) 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 2nd (Mon): contemplate the waterfront views at Narayani River and then take in the local highlights with Walking tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue): stroll through Tiger Residency Resort and then get outside with Wild Nabin.

For photos, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Chitwan National Park visit planning app.

Traveling by combination of car and flight from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Kathmandu in October: high temperatures in Chitwan National Park hover around 37°C and lows are around 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Nagarkot.

Nagarkot is a former Village Development Committee located 32 km east of Kathmandu, Nepal in Bhaktapur District in the Bagmati Zone and as of 2015 part of Nagarkot Municipality. Venture out of the city with trips to Sunapati Thanka Painting School (in Changunarayan) and Bhaktapur (Til Mahadev Narayan Mandir, Traditional Thangka Paintings Gallery & Workshop, &more).

Plan my day in Nagarkot using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Klarna Trips.

You can fly from Chitwan National Park to Nagarkot in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of bus and car. In October, Nagarkot is little chillier than Chitwan National Park - with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Sagarmatha National Park is known for nature and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt Everest, explore the activities along Gokyo Lakes, and take some stellar pictures from Everest View Point.

For other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Sagarmatha National Park online road trip planner.

Getting from Nagarkot to Sagarmatha National Park by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can fly to Lumbini.

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

On the 10th (Tue), take in the spiritual surroundings of Drigung Kagyud Dharmaraja Foundation, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Maya Devi Temple, and then pause for some photo ops at World Peace Pagoda. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Myanmar Golden Monastery, take in the spiritual surroundings of Royal Thai Monastery, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mother Temple of the Graduated Path to Enlightenment.

For other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Lumbini tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Sagarmatha National Park to Lumbini takes 2 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Lumbini can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to travel to Annapurna Region.

To see more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Annapurna Region tour itinerary maker app.

Traveling by flight from Lumbini to Annapurna Region takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, car, and flight; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Lumbini in October, with highs in Annapurna Region at 32°C and lows at 21°C. On the 12th (Thu), you'll travel 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: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Poon Hill.

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Traveling by flight from Annapurna Region to Pokhara takes 3 hours. October in Pokhara sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.