Nepal in 9 Days: A Perfect Itinerary for Culture, History & Beauty - Nepal Purple Travel Guide
The following itinerary is for an 9-day sightseeing trip in Nepal, which includes Kathmandu, Pokhara, Bandipur, and Gorkha Durbar.
As this is a sightseeing itinerary, it does not include any trekking.
You can use this itinerary as it is or modify it to fit your interests and travel style.
The itinerary can be shortened by flying between Kathmandu and Pokhara and cutting Bandipur and Gorkha Durbar out.
It can be extended by adding Chitwan National Park, and Lumbini. Both are not part of this Nepal Purple Travel Guide.
Lumbini (more information) is the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha), and also home to many Buddhist temples and monasteries from nations around the globe.
Chitwan National Park (more information) is renowned for its diverse wildlife, including the endangered one-horned rhinoceros and the Bengal tiger which one can see, if lucky, on guided jungle safaris.
Should you visit over Tihar, then our proposal is to time your self-guided Thamel tour to coincide with the 3rd day of Tihar (called: The Day of the Cows (Gai Tihar) or Laxmi Puja). On that day, you will see kids go from house-to-house and sing for a little money – this is a bit like Nepali Halloween, but without scary costumes and candy.
Itinerary for your Nepal visit
Frequently asked Questions about Nepal Itineraries
How many days do I need to visit Nepal?
9 days are good for a sightseeing trip in Nepal. This includes Kathmandu, Pokhara, Bandipur, and Gorkha Durbar. As this is a sightseeing itinerary, it does not include any trekking. The itinerary can be shortened by flying between Kathmandu and Pokhara and cutting Bandipur and Gorkha Durbar out. It can be extended by adding Chitwan National Park, and Lumbini.
What are the best places to visit in Thamel?
Ga Hiti Stone Spouts, Bikramshila Mahaviha Temple, Bhagwati Bahal Temple, Chhwasal Ajima Sthan, Tridevi Temple, Tibet Book Store, Dharma Dhaatu Stupa, Shree Ghah Chaitya, Ikha Narayan Temple, Nardevi Temple, Yetakha Baha, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Akash Bhairab Temple, Seto Machhindra Nath Temple, Asan Dabu Temple, Asan Bazar, Annapurna Temple, Bal Gopaleshwar, Decheling Garden Restaurant, Narayanhiti Palace Museum, Garden of Dreams
What are the best places to visit in Patan?
Yala Dhwakha, Pimbahal Pukhu, Jijivisha Cafe and Restro, Lokakirti Mahavihar, Buddha Statue, Nagbahal, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, Kumbheshwor Hiti and Konti Pukhu Hiti, Ashok Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Bishokarma Temple, Mahabouddha Temple, Oku Bahal Rudra Varna Mahavihar
What are the best places to visit in Bhaktapur?
Uma Maheshwar Temple and Anantalingeswar Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Taumadhi Square, Nyatapola Temple, Bhairabnath Temple, In Style Café, Pottery Square
What are the best places to see in Kathmandu?
In Thamel: Ga Hiti Stone Spouts, Bikramshila Mahaviha Temple, Bhagwati Bahal Temple, Chhwasal Ajima Sthan, Tridevi Temple, Tibet Book Store, Dharma Dhaatu Stupa, Shree Ghah Chaitya, Ikha Narayan Temple, Nardevi Temple, Yetakha Baha, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Akash Bhairab Temple, Seto Machhindra Nath Temple, Asan Dabu Temple, Asan Bazar, Annapurna Temple, Bal Gopaleshwar, Decheling Garden Restaurant, Narayanhiti Palace Museum, Garden of Dreams
In Patan: Yala Dhwakha, Pimbahal Pukhu, Jijivisha Cafe and Restro, Lokakirti Mahavihar, Buddha Statue, Nagbahal, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, Kumbheshwor Hiti and Konti Pukhu Hiti, Ashok Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Bishokarma Temple, Mahabouddha Temple, Oku Bahal Rudra Varna Mahavihar
In Bhaktapur: Uma Maheshwar Temple and Anantalingeswar Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Taumadhi Square, Nyatapola Temple, Bhairabnath Temple, In Style Café, Pottery Square
In other locations: Swayambhunath, Boudhanath Stupa, Bhojan Griha, Chandra Giri Hills
What are the best places to visit in Pokhara?
rent a boat on Phewa Lake; World Peace Pagoda; Pumdikot Religious Area with Shiva Statue; Tashiling Tibetan Settlement; Gupteshwor Mahdev Cave; Devi's Falls; Rice Fields; Old Pokhara Bazaar; Sarangkot View Tower; Pokhara Disneyland
What are the best places to visit between Kathmandu and Pokhara?
Bandipur (Pedestrian Street, Bandipur Padma Library, Khadga Devi Temple, Pancha Brichya, Tundikhel
Gorkha (Gorkha Museum; Gorkha Durbar)
What are the best places to visit in Bandipur?
Pedestrian Street, Bandipur Padma Library, Khadga Devi Temple, Pancha Brichya, Tundikhel
What are the best places to visit in Gorkha?
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