9 days in Nepal Itinerary

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like Helicopter Tours and Begnas Lake. On the 9th (Sun), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. Next up on the itinerary: see Off-Road Tours, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Barahi temple, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and explore the activities along Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake).

For traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read our Pokhara online route builder.

New Delhi, India to Pokhara is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time (IST) to Nepal Time (NPT) is 0.2 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from New Delhi in April; daily highs in Pokhara reach 34°C and lows reach 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time 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.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): contemplate the waterfront views at Narayani River and then get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Chitwan National Park trip planner.

Fly from Pokhara to Chitwan National Park in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Pokhara in April; daily highs in Chitwan National Park reach 40°C and lows reach 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to 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.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Wed): get great views at Everest View Point, then take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Taboche, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Memorial to Scott Fischer, and finally explore the activities along Dudh Koshi River. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the waterfront views at Gokyo Lakes, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt Everest, and then take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Ama Dablam.

For ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Sagarmatha National Park road trip app.

Getting from Chitwan National Park to Sagarmatha National Park by combination of bus, car, and flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: fly. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to 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.

On the 14th (Fri), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. The adventure continues: see the world from above with a helicopter tour, take in the spiritual surroundings of Boudhanath Stupa, take in nature's colorful creations at Garden of Dreams, and steep yourself in history at Kathmandu Durbar Square.

To see photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Kathmandu trip itinerary planner.

You can do a combination of flight and car from Sagarmatha National Park to Kathmandu in 3.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.