16 days in Central Region Itinerary

The third-largest city in the country, Patan (Lalitpur) boasts a collection of ancient temples and palaces.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Patan Museum and Taleju Mandir Temple. Escape the urban bustle at Langtang Valley and Kyanjin Ri. When in Patan (Lalitpur), make a side trip to see Indreshwar Mahadev Temple in Panauti, approximately Panauti away. There's still lots to do: stop by Om Handicrafts, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mahaboudha Temple, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and take in the awesome beauty at Dhaulagiri of Nepal.

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Stockholm, Sweden to Patan (Lalitpur) is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Stockholm to Patan (Lalitpur) is 4.8 hours. Traveling from Stockholm in June, things will get a bit warmer in Patan (Lalitpur): highs are around 34°C and lows about 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Hetauda.

Hetauda is a sub-metropolitan city in the Makwanpur District of the Narayani Zone of southern Nepal. Get in touch with nature at Safaris and Chitwan National Park. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Makwanpur Gadhi and Into The Wild Tours & Travel.

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You can drive from Patan (Lalitpur) to Hetauda in 1.5 hours. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Patan (Lalitpur) in June, with highs in Hetauda at 40°C and lows at 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Kirtipur.

Kirtipur is an ancient city of Nepal. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Wed): explore the ancient world of Chilancho, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bagh Bhairab Temple, and then Head underground at Chobhar Caves.

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Traveling by car from Hetauda to Kirtipur takes 1.5 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Hetauda in June; daily highs in Kirtipur reach 34°C and lows reach 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can drive to Bhaktapur.

On a tour of Bhaktapur, an ancient city in the World Heritage-listed Kathmandu Valley, discover a rich tapestry of Nepalese culture and history.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Bhaktapur Durbar Square - www.nepaltourpackage.com and Bhairavnath Temple. Escape the urban bustle at Nagarkot Panoramic Hiking Trail and Nagarkot Nature Trail. Step out of Bhaktapur with an excursion to Kali Temple in Dhulikhel--about 54 minutes away. There's lots more to do: look for gifts at Peacock Shop, steep yourself in history at 55 Window Palace, take in the spiritual surroundings of Til Mahadev Narayan Mandir, and make a trip to Pottery Square.

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Bhaktapur is very close to Kirtipur. In June, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 22°C. You'll set off for home on the 16th (Tue).