8 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Bhaktapur (Changu Narayan, Bhaktapur Durbar Square - www.nepaltourpackage.com, &more) and Langtang National Park (Langtang Valley & Kyanjin Ri). Make the 17th (Thu) a memorable day with a climbing tour. The adventure continues: push the limits with an extreme tour, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, get outside with Across Himalaya Tours & Treks Ltd., and take in the spiritual surroundings of Boudhanath Stupa.

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If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiport is Tribhuvan International Airport. In May, daytime highs in Kathmandu are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to travel back home.