5 days in Nepal Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): buy something for everyone on your list at Klod Fashion Exquisite, then contemplate the waterfront views at Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake), then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Barahi temple. Here are some ideas for day two: get outside with Outdoor Activities, then stop by Nepali Creation Souvenirs Shop, then take in the dramatic scenery at Devi's Fall, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Pokhara trip maker.

Chennai, India to Pokhara is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. You'll lose 0.2 hours traveling from Chennai to Pokhara due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Chennai in September, with highs in Pokhara at 35°C and lows at 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can 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.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Fri): relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour and then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas. Here are some ideas for day two: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas and then stop by Kara Pashmina.

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You can do a combination of flight and car from Pokhara to Kathmandu in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Pokhara in September, plan for a bit cooler nights in Kathmandu, with lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.