Nepal.
Himalayan sunrises, temples and lakeside Pokhara.
- Best time to go
- October to November and March to April
- Ideal trip length
- 5–7 days
Holiday package
Takes a minute. A travel planner calls you back within working hours (10 am – 7 pm).
About Nepal
Kathmandu valley's temples and squares, then Pokhara for lake views and Annapurna sunrises. Chitwan adds a jungle safari. Easy to reach by flight or road from India.
- Families
- Friends
- Adventure
Kathmandu
Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and the Durbar Squares.
Pokhara
Phewa lake and the Sarangkot sunrise over the Annapurnas.
Chitwan
Jungle safari in the national park.
Nagarkot
Himalayan viewpoint on the rim of the valley.
When to go
Best: October to November and March to April
- January
- February
- March — good
- April — good
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October — good
- November — good
- December
Getting there
Fly to Kathmandu, or cross by road from Bihar or Uttar Pradesh. Pokhara is a 25-minute flight or 6–7 hours by road.
Planner's notes
- Indian citizens don't need a visa; carry valid ID.
- Mountain flights and treks depend on clear mornings — October–November is best.
- Chitwan adds a safari leg between Kathmandu and Pokhara.
A shape for 5–7 days
One way to lay out the days, built from the places above. Your planner reshapes it around your dates, pace and budget.
Day 1
Arrive and settle in
Reach Nepal, check in, and keep the evening easy.
Day 2
Kathmandu
Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and the Durbar Squares.
Day 3
Pokhara
Phewa lake and the Sarangkot sunrise over the Annapurnas.
Day 4
Chitwan
Jungle safari in the national park.
Day 5
Head home
A last breakfast, then the transfer back.
