5 days in Kathmandu 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Patan Museum and Dattatreya Temple. Discover out-of-the-way places like S.K. Handicrafts Export and Parasailing & Paragliding. Venture out of the city with trips to Bhaktapur (Nyatapola Temple, Pottery Square, &more) and Kali Temple (in Dhulikhel). Next up on the itinerary: paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, take in the spiritual surroundings of Guhyeshwari Temple, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and admire the landmark architecture of Degutalle Mandir Temple.

To find ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Kathmandu travel route builder.

Expect a daytime high around 34°C in May, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can travel back home.