28 days in Nepal 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Parasailing & Paragliding and Changu Narayan. Get outdoors at Safaris and Canyoning & Rappelling Tours. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kathmandu: Bhaktapur (Siddhi Lakshmi Temple, Nyatapola Temple, &more). There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar), admire the landmark architecture of Shiva Mandir Temple, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Kathmandu holiday planner.

Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kathmandu is an approximately 9-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Colombo to Kathmandu is 0.2 hours. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Colombo in February: highs in Kathmandu hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough 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.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sun): take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Ama Dablam, then get great views at Everest View Point, then take in the awesome beauty at Mt Everest, and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at Memorial to Scott Fischer. On the 8th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the activities along Gokyo Lakes and then take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Taboche.

To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Sagarmatha National Park trip itinerary website.

Traveling by combination of car and flight from Kathmandu to Sagarmatha National Park takes 3 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to fly to Annapurna Region.

On the 9th (Tue), take in the spiritual surroundings of Muktinath Temple and then hike along Annapurna. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape at Valle del Naar.

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Traveling by flight from Sagarmatha National Park to Annapurna Region takes 5.5 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Sauraha.

The tourist town of Sauraha stands on the edge of the Chitwan National Park and acts as the eastern gateway to a World Heritage-protected area.

On the 11th (Thu), explore the striking landscape of Chitwan National Park. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the waterfront views at Narayani River and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Elephant Breeding Centre.

For maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Sauraha trip planning tool.

Getting from Annapurna Region to Sauraha by combination of flight and bus takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. While traveling from Annapurna Region, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Sauraha, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can travel to Pokhara.

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

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Climbing Tours and Food Tours. Get outdoors at Begnas Lake and Nature & Wildlife Tours. The adventure continues: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, tee off at Himalayan Golf Course, take an in-depth tour of Gurkha Memorial Museum, and see Off-Road Tours.

For maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Pokhara trip planner.

Getting from Sauraha to Pokhara by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Sauraha in February, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Pokhara: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.