9 days in Nepal Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kathmandu: Manakamana Temple (in Gorkha) and ISKCON (in Budhanilkantha). Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Swayambhunath Temple and admire the landmark architecture of Hanuman Dhoka.

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Goa, India to Kathmandu is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. You'll lose 0.2 hours traveling from Goa to Kathmandu due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Goa in April: highs in Kathmandu hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Pokhara.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Mon): Head underground at Gupteswar Gupha and then contemplate the waterfront views at Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake).

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You can do a combination of car and flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Kathmandu in April, plan for a bit warmer nights in Pokhara, with lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Tue) to allow time for the flight to Jomsom.

On the 12th (Wed), stroll through Jomsom Muktinath Trek and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Muktinath Temple. On the 13th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chhairo Gompa and then contemplate the waterfront views at Dhumba Lake.

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You can fly from Pokhara to Jomsom in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In April, daily temperatures in Jomsom can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can travel to Kathmandu.

On the 14th (Fri), take a stroll through Thamel and then delve into the distant past at Bhaktapur Durbar Square - www.nepaltourpackage.com.

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You can do a combination of car and flight from Jomsom to Kathmandu in 12 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Jomsom in April, expect little chillier with lows of 15°C in Kathmandu. You'll have a few hours on the 15th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling home.