9 days in Nepal & New Delhi Itinerary

Designed by notable English architects and proclaimed India's capital in 1931, New Delhi sits in the middle of a sprawling metropolitan area with a population of over 25 million.

New Delhi is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Humayun's Tomb, admire the natural beauty at Akshardham, explore the historical opulence of Red Fort, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.

For maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read New Delhi tour planning tool.

Dehradun to New Delhi is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. November in New Delhi sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can fly 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.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Thu): take in the spiritual surroundings of Jamchen Lhakhang Monastery, take in the spiritual surroundings of Boudhanath Stupa, then see the world from above with a helicopter tour, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Swayambhunath Temple. On the 2nd (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To find photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Kathmandu trip itinerary builder website.

Traveling by flight from New Delhi to Kathmandu takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll lose 0.2 hours traveling from New Delhi to Kathmandu due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New Delhi in December, things will get slightly colder in Kathmandu: highs are around 22°C and lows about 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time to travel to Pokhara.

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

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): explore the activities along Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake), fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Devi's Fall.

To find out how to plan a trip to Pokhara, use our trip itinerary maker.

You can do a combination of car and flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Kathmandu in December since evenings lows in Pokhara dip to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to fly 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 4th (Sun): get the lay of the land with Walking tours and then get a dose of the wild on Wild Nabin.

To find ratings, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Chitwan National Park sightseeing planning website.

Fly from Pokhara to Chitwan National Park in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in December, and nighttime lows around 11°C. On the 5th (Mon), you'll travel to Lumbini.

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

For ratings, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Lumbini day trip planning site.

Traveling by bus from Chitwan National Park to Lumbini takes 5 hours. In December, daytime highs in Lumbini are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. You'll set off for Janakpur on the 5th (Mon).

Janakpur is the capital of Dhanusa District in Nepal. To see ratings, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Janakpur trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Lumbini to Janakpur in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. You'll set off for home on the 6th (Tue).