Nepal travel guide
Nepal Itineraries
Every Nepal itinerary in one place — pick by how long you have, which region you want, or your travel style.
Nepal rewards travellers who plan around the clock rather than the map: the country is small but slow, so the single biggest decision is how many days you have. These ready-made itineraries are organised four ways — by trip length, by region, by city and short route, and by travel style — each with realistic day-by-day pacing that accounts for winding highways, weather-prone flights and trek acclimatisation.
How to choose your plan
Start with length to set the shape of the trip, then layer on a region or style. Short on time? The 4- and 5-day plans deliver a tight Kathmandu-and-Pokhara taste. Two weeks is the sweet spot for cities plus a proper trek; a month reaches the remote far west and Mustang. Browse the plans below and follow the linked city, trek and region guides to fill in the detail.
By city & short route
The Perfect Kathmandu 1-Day Itinerary
The Perfect Kathmandu 4-Day Itinerary
Kathmandu and Pokhara Itinerary
Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan Itinerary
Annapurna Base Camp Short Trek
Jomsom to Muktinath Itinerary
The Perfect Chitwan 2-Day Itinerary
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need for Nepal?+
Seven days is the realistic minimum to enjoy Kathmandu and Pokhara without rushing. Ten days lets you add Chitwan or a short trek, two weeks fits a proper Himalayan trek, and three weeks or a month opens the remote regions. Match the itinerary to your time rather than cramming — the by-length plans below pace each option realistically.
What is the best Nepal itinerary for first-timers?+
Most first-timers do best with the 10-day or two-week plan: the Kathmandu Valley, a short trek, and either Chitwan wildlife or Pokhara's lakes. It covers the highlights without the long days or altitude of a three-week trek. See the first-time-in-Nepal orientation and the by-length plans below.
Should I plan my Nepal trip by length or by region?+
Use both. The by-length plans tell you how to pace the days you have; the by-region plans (Everest, Annapurna, the valley, the Terai, the east, the far west) tell you where to go. Pick a length to set the shape, then a region to fill it in.
Do these itineraries include trekking?+
Many do. The short city plans keep to day hikes, the 10-day and two-week plans include short treks, and the three-week, off-beat and trek-and-culture itineraries build around longer routes. Pick the one that matches how much walking you want.
How much does a Nepal trip cost?+
As of 2026, most travellers spend roughly US$40–80 per person per day on the ground for mid-range hotels, meals and transport, so a comfortable two-week trip runs roughly US$1,000–2,000 excluding international flights. Backpackers manage on US$25–30 a day, while guided treks, domestic flights and safaris push the total up. The budget itinerary below shows how the cheap version fits together.
Is $50,000 enough for a Nepal trip?+
If that is US dollars, it is far more than enough — even a luxurious month in Nepal rarely approaches US$10,000 per person. The question usually means rupees: Indian ₹50,000 (roughly US$600) funds a comfortable week or more, while Nepali NPR 50,000 (roughly US$370) covers a short budget trip once you have arrived. Match it to a by-length plan below to see what your days will cost.
Plan your Nepal trip
Pick your dates, then let a guided package sort the permits, transport and lodges for you.
