7 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.

On the 22nd (Thu), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar), explore the world behind art at Patan Museum, and then wander the streets of Thamel. Here are some ideas for day two: add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Swayambhunath Temple.

To see more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Kathmandu trip planner.

New Delhi, India to Kathmandu is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from New Delhi to Kathmandu, you'll lose 0.2 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from New Delhi in December: high temperatures in Kathmandu hover around 22°C and lows are around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can travel to Namche Bazaar.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Sat): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tengboche Gompa and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Khumjung Gompa. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Sherpa Museum and then see the interesting displays at Sagarmatha National Park Museum.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read Namche Bazaar online trip builder.

You can do a combination of car and flight from Kathmandu to Namche Bazaar in 3 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Mon): contemplate the waterfront views at Gokyo Lakes and then explore the activities along Dudh Koshi River.

To find other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Sagarmatha National Park journey planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Namche Bazaar to Sagarmatha National Park. You'll set off for home on the 27th (Tue).