Planning a Weeklong Trip to Nepal

Whether the chaos of Kathmandu or the people talking to us in fluent Hindi or the Namaste that greeted us at every place, Nepal as a tourist place was an experience that would forever be alive in our hearts and minds. If you have a week in Nepal, then we recommend making Kathamandu and Pokhara as your base for a few days each. An UNESCO world heritage site and the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu valley, Pashupatinath temple is considered an important religious site for all the Hindus.

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Kathmandu durbar Square world heritage site city Nepal UNESCO world heritage place

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Hello Friends! Welcome to our blog theroamingshoes. We are Ava and Sush, two IT professionals who share a common passion for traveling

Kathmandu durbar Square world heritage site city Nepal UNESCO world heritage place

Planning a Weeklong Trip to Nepal 
Usually when it comes to trip planning, I am the one who comes up with the options on 
what city or country to visit. But this time it was an exception with Sush being very 
enthusiastic about Nepal when we were considering our options for a trip during last 
December. One week in Nepal and I came back home super energised thanking Sush for 
suggesting this beautiful country. It’s a country that felt so dear and many ways so similar to 
India. Whether the chaos of Kathmandu or the people talking to us in fluent Hindi or the 
Namaste that greeted us at every place, Nepal as a tourist place was an experience that 
would forever be alive in our hearts and minds. So if you are thinking of Nepal, just go ahead 
and plan a trip and we assure you this little mountain country will steal your heart with its 
pristine beauty. 
 
Now let’s get in to the details that you may need to plan the trip. 
Getting into Nepal 
There are direct flights from major cities like Delhi and Bangalore to Tribhuvan International 
Airport in Kathmandu. From many other cities, there are regular flights with 1 or 2 stops in 
between. 
Getting around in Nepal 
Taxi is the most convenient option to get around in the city. Taxis are affordable and can be 
easily availed. Do not forget to bargain on the prices quoted. 
When it comes to moving from one city to another (such as Kathmandu<->Pokhara), you 
have two options. The first one is the tourist buses which are cheaper for long distance 
travel, but take more time to get you to your destination. The other option is the local 
flights that run between the cities. There are many such operators and you can easily get 
tickets with affordable prices. 
Taxis are also another way for intercity travel, but they are very expensive for travelling long 
distance. 
 
Let us take an example. Bus takes around 7-8 hours to reach Pokhara from Kathmandu and 
the tickets start from NPR 800 whereas it takes 25 minutes to fly the same distance for a 
fare of approximately 2000 NPR. Taxis charge around 100$ for this journey and take nearly 5 
hours. 
Places of interest 
If you have a week in Nepal, then we recommend making Kathamandu and Pokhara as your 
base for a few days each. Where Kathmandu has a lot of local sites to see, Pokhara is the 
kind of place to slow down and enjoy the beautiful vistas all around. Pokhara is also used as 
the base for many of the treks.  
 
You can also cover Chitwan National Park by adding 2 more additional days to the itinerary. 
Kathmandu 
Kathmandu is the place that truly surprised us. The pollution and traffic problems did not 
exactly portray a great image as we arrived in the city. But as we started exploring the city, 
we understood how rich this old city was in terms of culture and heritage. Surrounded by 
mountains and home to a number of world heritage sites, Kathmandu valley is a place 
where you need to spend at least 2-3 days to experience the rich architecture and local 
culture. 
Things to do in Kathmandu 
Read our complete Kathmandu guide http://theroamingshoes.com/2019/02/kathmandu-
folllowing-the-indigenous-heritage-and-food-trail/ 
Start the day with a visit to the Pashupatinath Temple 
An UNESCO world heritage site and the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu valley, 
Pashupatinath temple is considered an important religious site for all the Hindus. The 
temple stands besides the Bagmati river with a very unique pagoda style architecture and 
houses Lord Shiva as the main deity.  
Take a trip back in time with a visit to the age-old durbar squares 
There are 3 durbar squares in and around Kathmandu namely Kathmandu Durbar Square, 
Patan Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. All the 3 durbar squares are UNESCO 
world heritage sites and boast of marvellous architecture and fine craftsmanship. With 
stunning temples, impressive statues and pagoda like buildings having exquisite carvings in 
stone and wood, each of the durbar squares will take you back in time to the primitive era 
of the kings and queens.  
 
Feel the calmness inside at the elegant stupas 
Kathmandu has two prominent stupas namely Boudhanath and Swayambhunath that are 
frequented by locals and tourists alike. While Boudhanath stands as one of the largest 
stupas of Nepal, Swayambhunath stupa sitting on top of a hill provides the most beautiful 
sunset views over Kathmandu valley. Both the stupas are UNESCO world heritage sites and 
at least need an hour each to visit.  
Spend the evening eating delicious food and shopping colourful items 
What better than spending the evening walking through pretty little lanes edged with shops 
selling items in all possible colours? If this is what interests you too, then Thamel market 
area is the place for you. Starting from woollens to trekking gears and dreamcatchers to 
colourful decorative items, you will find everything in this market at a reasonable price. And 
when you get tired, just walk in to any of the lovely cafes to try some delicious food. Read 
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