16 days in Nepal Itinerary

The third-largest city in the country, Patan (Lalitpur) boasts a collection of ancient temples and palaces.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Patan Museum and Mahaboudha Temple. Escape the urban bustle at Kyanjin Ri and Dhaulagiri of Nepal. When in Patan (Lalitpur), make a side trip to see Indreshwar Mahadev Temple in Panauti, approximately Panauti away. The adventure continues: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, get to know the fascinating history of Degutalle Mandir Temple, look for gifts at Om Handicrafts, and admire the striking features of Taleju Mandir Temple.

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Stockholm, Sweden to Patan (Lalitpur) is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Nepal Time is 4.8 hours. In June, Patan (Lalitpur) is somewhat warmer than Stockholm - with highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to drive to Hetauda.

Hetauda is a sub-metropolitan city in the Makwanpur District of the Narayani Zone of southern Nepal. Get in touch with nature at Safaris and Chitwan National Park. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Makwanpur Gadhi and Into The Wild Tours & Travel.

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You can drive from Patan (Lalitpur) to Hetauda in 2 hours. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Patan (Lalitpur) in June, with highs in Hetauda at 40°C and lows at 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Kirtipur.

Kirtipur is an ancient city of Nepal. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Wed): explore the ancient world of Chilancho, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bagh Bhairab Temple, and then Head underground at Chobhar Caves.

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Traveling by car from Hetauda to Kirtipur takes 2 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Hetauda in June; daily highs in Kirtipur reach 34°C and lows reach 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can drive to Bhaktapur.

On a tour of Bhaktapur, an ancient city in the World Heritage-listed Kathmandu Valley, discover a rich tapestry of Nepalese culture and history.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Bhaktapur Durbar Square - www.nepaltourpackage.com and Nyatapola Temple. Escape the urban bustle at Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail and Nagarkot Nature Trail. Step out of Bhaktapur with an excursion to Kali Temple in Dhulikhel--about 54 minutes away. There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Bhairavnath Temple, steep yourself in history at 55 Window Palace, don't miss a visit to Dhagpo Sheydrub Ling Monastery, and stop by Peacock Shop.

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Bhaktapur is very close to Kirtipur. In June, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 22°C. You'll set off for home on the 16th (Tue).