5 days in Kathmandu & New Delhi 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Bhaktapur Durbar Square - www.nepaltourpackage.com and Kopan Monastery. Family-friendly places like Safaris and Boudhanath Stupa will thrill your kids. The adventure continues: take the plunge with a skydiving experience, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar), and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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New Delhi, India to Kathmandu is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time to Nepal Time is 0.2 hours. In April, Kathmandu is slightly colder than New Delhi - with highs of 33°C and lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to fly to New Delhi.

Designed by notable English architects and proclaimed India's capital in 1931, New Delhi sits in the middle of a sprawling metropolitan area with a population of over 25 million.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Rajpath, steep yourself in history at India Gate, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Humayun's Tomb, then contemplate the long history of Raj Ghat, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Birla Mandir Temple (Lakshmi Narayan). On the 18th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at ISKCON Temple Delhi, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sai Baba Temple, and then take an exotic tour of a safari tour.

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Getting from Kathmandu to New Delhi by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Kathmandu to New Delhi, you'll gain 0.2 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Kathmandu in April, with highs in New Delhi at 43°C and lows at 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.