9 days in Nepal 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Sam's Bar as well as Trekking Planner - Private One Day Activities. Make the 7th (Tue) a memorable day with a climbing tour. And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Swayambhunath Temple, admire the natural beauty at Garden of Dreams, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, and take some stellar pictures from Basantapur Tower.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Kathmandu trip itinerary planner.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Kathmandu is an approximately 7-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Gulf Standard Time to Nepal Time is 1.8 hours. When traveling from Dubai in November, plan for slightly colder days and colder nights in Kathmandu: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) to allow time to 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: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Sarangkot, explore the activities along Begnas Lake, and take in the dramatic scenery at Devi's Fall.

To find where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Pokhara travel route planner.

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. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Kathmandu in November since evenings lows in Pokhara dip to 15°C. You will have some time to spend on the 12th (Sun) before leaving for home.