5 days in Nepal Itinerary

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Changu Narayan and Kopan Monastery. Get some historical perspective at Jaganath (Krishna) Temple and Jamchen Lhakhang Monastery. Next up on the itinerary: get outside with Outdoor Activities, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Budhanilkantha, pause for some photo ops at Kala Bairav, and make a trip to Hanuman Dhoka.

To see photos, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Kathmandu day trip planning tool.

Mumbai, India to Kathmandu is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and car. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time to Nepal Time is 0.2 hours. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Mumbai in March: highs in Kathmandu hover around 29°C, while lows dip to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can travel to Pokhara.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): stop by Silver Oaks Handicraft, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Barahi temple, then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and finally get outside with Outdoor Activities. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Gurkha Memorial Museum and then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

To find photos, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Pokhara trip maker site.

You can do a combination of car and flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Kathmandu in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Pokhara, with lows of 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.