18 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.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Tue): take some stellar pictures from Everest View Point and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt Everest. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Taboche, then explore the activities along Gokyo Lakes, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Dudh Koshi River.

To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read Sagarmatha National Park day trip planning website.

Kathmandu to Sagarmatha National Park is an approximately 3-hour combination of car and flight. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough 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.

Explore Kathmandu's surroundings by going to Bhaktapur (National Art Gallery & Siddhi Lakshmi Temple). On the 10th (Thu), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. Spend the 13th (Sun) behind the viewfinder with an inspiring photography tour. Next up on the itinerary: see the world from above with a helicopter tour, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, take a stroll through Thamel, and take in nature's colorful creations at Garden of Dreams.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Kathmandu journey planner.

Do a combination of flight and car from Sagarmatha National Park to Kathmandu in 3 hours. September in Kathmandu sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can 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: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Sarangkot, and examine the collection at International Mountain Museum.

To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Pokhara attractions planning website.

You can do a combination of car and flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Pokhara can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) to allow time to fly 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.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Tiger Residency Resort and then hit the best photo ops around with Nepal Dynamic Eco Tours and Services. On the next day, explore the striking landscape of Chitwan National Park.

To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, use the Chitwan National Park trip itinerary builder site.

You can fly from Pokhara to Chitwan National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Pokhara in September, with highs in Chitwan National Park at 39°C and lows at 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.