8 days in Nepal Itinerary

The diverse ecosystems of Chitwan National Park house a large range of plants and animals, with the park listed as a World Heritage Site.

For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Chitwan National Park online route planner.

Ranchi, India to Chitwan National Park is an approximately 11-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from India Standard Time to Nepal Time, which is usually a 0.2 hour difference. In June, plan for daily highs up to 40°C, and evening lows to 30°C. You'll set off for Pokhara on the 11th (Sun).

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

Start off your visit on the 12th (Mon): stop by Yes Helping Hands Handicraft, then glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, then explore the activities along Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake), and finally take in the local highlights with Walking tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Peace Temple, then browse the different shops at Klod Fashion Exquisite, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Sarangkot.

For other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Pokhara trip planner.

Getting from Chitwan National Park to Pokhara by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Chitwan National Park in June, things will get a bit cooler in Pokhara: highs are around 36°C and lows about 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Kathmandu: Bhaktapur (Siddhi Lakshmi Temple & Bhaktapur Durbar Square - www.nepaltourpackage.com). On the 15th (Thu), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. The adventure continues: take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, admire the natural beauty at Garden of Dreams, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Swayambhunath Temple, and get great views at Basantapur Tower.

Plan my trip to Kathmandu with suggested itineraries provided by Klarna Trips.

Do a combination of flight and car from Pokhara to Kathmandu in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Pokhara in June, expect slightly colder with lows of 22°C in Kathmandu. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) 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.

On the 18th (Sun), get great views at Everest View Point.

To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Sagarmatha National Park online vacation builder.

You can do a combination of car and flight from Kathmandu to Sagarmatha National Park in 3.5 hours. You'll have a few hours on the 18th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.