5 days in New Delhi & Nepal Itinerary

Designed by notable English architects and proclaimed India's capital in 1931, New Delhi sits in the middle of a sprawling metropolitan area with a population of over 25 million.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Thu): make a trip to Qutub Minar and then savor the flavors at Food & Drink. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri): contemplate the long history of India Gate, then admire the striking features of Humayun's Tomb, and then stroll through Akshardham.

For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our New Delhi online trip itinerary builder.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiport is Indira Gandhi International Airport. In May, daytime highs in New Delhi are 47°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough 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.

Kathmandu is known for historic sites, spas, and adventure. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the local highlights with Walking tours, see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, walk around Mrigasthali Deer Park, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Boudhanath Stupa.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read Kathmandu road trip planner.

You can fly from New Delhi to Kathmandu in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time (IST) to Nepal Time (NPT) is 0.2 hours. Expect much colder weather when traveling from New Delhi in May: highs in Kathmandu hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.