18 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Kathmandu side-trips: Bhaktapur (55 Window Palace, Bhaktapur Durbar Square - www.nepaltourpackage.com, & more). Make the 17th (Thu) a memorable day with a climbing tour. Make the 18th (Fri) an unforgettable day with an extreme tour. There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Boudhanath Stupa, make a trip to Patan Durbar Square, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, and contemplate the long history of Kathmandu Durbar Square.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Kathmandu day trip planning site .

In January, daily temperatures in Kathmandu can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.