9 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.

To see photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Chitwan National Park itinerary planning app.

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 difference when traveling from Ranchi to Chitwan National Park is 0.2 hours. While traveling from Ranchi, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Chitwan National Park, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 9°C. On the 13th (Fri), you're off 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 14th (Sat): take in the local highlights with Walking tours and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas. On the 15th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the activities along Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake), then fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and then admire the sheer force of Devi's Fall.

For traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Pokhara day trip planner.

You can fly from Chitwan National Park to Pokhara in 3 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Pokhara can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Kathmandu: Bhaktapur (Siddhi Lakshmi Temple & Bhaktapur Durbar Square - www.nepaltourpackage.com). On the 16th (Mon), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. Next up on the itinerary: see the world from above with a helicopter tour, take in the spiritual surroundings of Pashupatinath Temple, don't miss a visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square, and fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

For ratings, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Kathmandu trip maker app.

Getting from Pokhara to Kathmandu by combination of flight and car takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Pokhara in January since evenings lows in Kathmandu dip to 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) 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.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Sat): get great views at Everest View Point.

For maps, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read Sagarmatha National Park trip planner.

Do a combination of car and flight from Kathmandu to Sagarmatha National Park in 3.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.