38 days in Nepal Itinerary

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 (Mon): take some stellar pictures from Everest View Point, take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Ama Dablam, and then take in the awesome beauty at Mt Everest. On the 22nd (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Taboche and then contemplate the waterfront views at Gokyo Lakes.

To find traveler tips, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read our Sagarmatha National Park holiday maker.

Kathmandu to Sagarmatha National Park is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of car and flight. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to travel to Tengboche.

Tengboche is a village in Khumjung in the Khumbu region of northeastern Nepal, located at 3867m. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Wed): take in the awesome beauty at Mera Peak and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tengboche Gompa.

To find reviews, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read our Tengboche trip itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Sagarmatha National Park to Tengboche with the Route module. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) to allow 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Kathmandu: Uma Maheshwor Temple (in Kirtipur) and Bhaktapur (Siddhi Lakshmi Temple, Pujari Math, &more). On the 24th (Thu), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. Spend the 29th (Tue) behind the viewfinder with an inspiring photography tour. There's much more to do: see the world from above with a helicopter tour, see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, admire the natural beauty at Garden of Dreams, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Swayambhunath Temple.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Kathmandu online itinerary planner.

Drive from Tengboche to Kathmandu in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car. September in Kathmandu sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Chitwan National Park.

The diverse ecosystems of Chitwan National Park house a large range of plants and animals, with the park listed as a World Heritage Site.

For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Chitwan National Park trip maker tool.

You can drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and flight; or take a bus. In October, Chitwan National Park is somewhat warmer than Kathmandu - with highs of 37°C and lows of 24°C. On the 16th (Fri), you'll travel to Pokhara.

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

Pokhara is known for nature, adventure, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, take in the dramatic scenery at Devi's Fall, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and examine the collection at International Mountain Museum.

For photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Pokhara trip planner.

You can fly from Chitwan National Park to Pokhara in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, Pokhara is slightly colder than Chitwan National Park - with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can fly to Annapurna Region.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Annapurna Region: Marpha Monastery (in Marpha), Kag Chode Thupten Samphel Ling Monastery (in Kagbeni) and Jomsom (Chhairo Gompa & Dhumba Lake).

To see reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Annapurna Region online trip itinerary builder.

You can fly from Pokhara to Annapurna Region in 2.5 hours. In October, daytime highs in Annapurna Region are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. On the 28th (Wed), you'll travel back home.