17 days in Nepal Itinerary

Khumbu remains best known as the region that contains the world's tallest peak, Mount Everest.

Visiting Mount Everest and Khumbu Glacier will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Khumbu: Sagarmatha National Park (Gokyo Lakes, Mt. Ama Dablam, & more).

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Newark, USA to Khumbu is an approximately 28-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 10 hours traveling from Newark to Khumbu. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) so you can travel to Pokhara.

Pokhara, the second largest city in the country, attracts visitors with its superlative natural wonders and easygoing atmosphere.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like International Mountain Museum and World Peace Pagoda. Step out of the city life by going to Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake) and Parasailing & Paragliding. When in Pokhara, make a side trip to see Annapurna in Annapurna Region, approximately 1h 45 min away. There's lots more to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Sarangkot, contemplate the waterfront views at Seti Gandaki (Seti River), take in the spiritual surroundings of Barahi temple, and stop by Angel Hands Cashmere Store.

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You can fly from Khumbu to Pokhara in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and car; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) to allow 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.

Visiting Climbing Tours and Wild Yeti will get you outdoors. Popular historic sites such as Boudhanath Stupa and Bhaktapur Durbar Square - www.nepaltourpackage.com are in your itinerary. Get out of town with these interesting Kathmandu side-trips: Bhaktapur (Changu Narayan & 55 Window Palace). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Patan Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Crematoria, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, and steep yourself in history at Kathmandu Durbar Square.

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You can fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu in an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in May, and nighttime lows around 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can travel back home.