30 days in Nepal Itinerary

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

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Climbing Tours and Off-Road Tours. There's lots more to do: indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, get engrossed in the history at Gurkha Memorial Museum, and contemplate the waterfront views at Begnas Lake.

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Cairo, Egypt to Pokhara is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3.8 hours traveling from Cairo to Pokhara. In May, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Lumbini.

An important place of Buddhist pilgrimage, Lumbini represents the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sat): make a trip to Drigung Kagyud Dharmaraja Foundation, take in the spiritual surroundings of Maya Devi Temple, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Royal Thai Monastery, then pause for some photo ops at World Peace Pagoda, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Indian Monastery. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the ancient world of Kudan Stupa, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Thrangu Monastery, and then don't miss a visit to Lumbini Monastic Site.

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You can drive from Pokhara to Lumbini in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of car and bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Pokhara in May; daily highs in Lumbini reach 41°C and lows reach 29°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Mon): look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas and then contemplate the waterfront views at Narayani River. On the 12th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the galleries of Sauraha Art Gallery and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Chitwan National Park.

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Drive from Lumbini to Sauraha in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 41°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Nagarkot.

Nagarkot is a former Village Development Committee located 32 km east of Kathmandu, Nepal in Bhaktapur District in the Bagmati Zone and as of 2015 part of Nagarkot Municipality. Start off your visit on the 13th (Wed): enjoy some diversion at Sunapati Thanka Painting School, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Changu Narayan, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Dhagpo Sheydrub Ling Monastery. On the 14th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to Taumadhi Square and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Nyatapola Temple.

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Getting from Sauraha to Nagarkot by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and car; or drive. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Sauraha in May; daily highs in Nagarkot reach 34°C and lows reach 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Mt Everest and Everest View Point. Take a break from Sagarmatha National Park with a short trip to Memorial to Scott Fischer in Khumjung, about 48 minutes away. The adventure continues: explore the activities along Gokyo Lakes, take in the dramatic natural features at Khumbu Glacier, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Taboche.

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You can fly from Nagarkot to Sagarmatha National Park in 3.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) to allow enough time 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Kathmandu Durbar Square and Off-Road Tours. Venture out of the city with trips to Bhaktapur (Bhaktapur Durbar Square - www.nepaltourpackage.com & Til Mahadev Narayan Mandir). There's much more to do: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.

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Traveling by combination of flight and car from Sagarmatha National Park to Kathmandu takes 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in May, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.