13 days in Kathmandu & Langtang National Park Itinerary

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.

You've now added Nepalorama Trekking to your itinerary. Explore hidden gems such as Canyoning & Rappelling Tours and Kopan Monastery. Change things up with these side-trips from Kathmandu: Kali Temple (in Dhulikhel) and Bhaktapur (Dattatreya Temple, Changu Narayan, &more). There's much more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Hanuman Dhoka, admire the masterpieces at Patan Museum, get out on two wheels at Himalayan Leaders, and don't miss a visit to Namo Buddha Temple.

To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Kathmandu travel website.

New York City, USA to Kathmandu is an approximately 20-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Nepal Time (NPT), which is usually a 10.8 hour difference. When traveling from New York City in October, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Kathmandu: temperatures range from 80°F by day to 58°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to take a bus to Langtang National Park.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Sun): get outside with Kyanjin Ri. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Mon): make a trip to Kyanjin Gompa.

For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read Langtang National Park holiday planner.

You can take a bus from Kathmandu to Langtang National Park in 8 hours. October in Langtang National Park sees daily highs of 80°F and lows of 58°F at night. On the 12th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.