35 days in Kathmandu, Lahore & Patan 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Kathmandu: Bhaktapur (55 Window Palace, Peacock Shop, &more). Make the 18th (Fri) an unforgettable day with an extreme tour. Spend the 6th (Sun) behind the viewfinder with an inspiring photography tour. There's much more to do: take in the local highlights with Walking tours, take in the spiritual surroundings of Swayambhunath Temple, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and wander the streets of Thamel.

For more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Kathmandu tour planner.

Fresno, USA to Kathmandu is an approximately 26-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Fresno to Kathmandu is 13.8 hours. In November in Kathmandu, expect temperatures between 73°F during the day and 48°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Lahore.

Seen by many to be the most forward-thinking, culturally important, and artistic of the country's metropolises, Lahore has plenty of charms, plenty of history, and plenty of people.

Lahore is known for historic sites, shopping, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Badshahi Mosque, get to know the fascinating history of Shahi Guzargah, tour the pleasant surroundings at Jehangir's Tomb & Kamran's Baradari Pavilion, and don't miss a visit to Masjid Wazir Khan.

For other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read our Lahore travel tool.

Getting from Kathmandu to Lahore by flight takes about 12.5 hours. Traveling from Kathmandu to Lahore, you'll gain 0.8 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 69°F in December, and nighttime lows around 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Patan.

Patan, an ancient fortified town, was founded in 745 AD by Vanraj Chavda, the most prominent king of the Chavda Kingdom. Change things up with these side-trips from Patan: Modhera (Maatangi Modheshwari Temple & Sun Temple), Smvs Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (in Mehsana) and Shree Umiya Mata Temple (in Unjha). There's much more to do: delve into the distant past at Rani Ki vav, take an in-depth tour of Patan City Museum, examine the collection at Patan Patola Heritage, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Shree Padmanath Bhagwan Temple.

For photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Patan trip itinerary planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Lahore to Patan. Traveling from Lahore to Patan, you'll lose 0.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) early enough to travel back home.