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7-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Nepal in November 2023

  1. Day 1: Kathmandu
    6.5 km (25 minutes) from Tribhuvan International Airport

    Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kathmandu Durbar Square in the morning and explore the Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) in the afternoon. In the evening, head to the Thamel district for some souvenir shopping.

  2. Day 2: Pokhara
    200 km (6 hours) from Kathmandu

    In the morning, take a scenic drive to Pokhara and hike up to the World Peace Pagoda. In the afternoon, explore the Phewa Lake and Tal Barahi Temple. Enjoy the sunset from Sarangkot Hill in the evening.

  3. Day 3: Chitwan National Park
    155 km (5 hours) from Pokhara

    Take a jeep safari in the morning and spot some rhinos, tigers, and elephants in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, go for a canoe ride on the Rapti River and visit the Tharu Cultural Museum. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Tharu dance performance.

  4. Day 4: Lumbini
    150 km (4 hours) from Chitwan National Park

    Visit the birthplace of Gautama Buddha in the morning and explore the Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, and Sacred Pond. In the afternoon, visit the monasteries of different Buddhist countries in the Lumbini Monastic Site. In the evening, attend the daily prayer ceremony at the Myanmar Golden Temple.

  5. Day 5: Bhaktapur
    175 km (5 hours) from Lumbini

    Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bhaktapur Durbar Square in the morning and visit the Nyatapola Temple, Dattatreya Temple, and 55-Window Palace. In the afternoon, take a pottery-making class in the nearby village of Thimi. In the evening, try some local Newari cuisine.

  6. Day 6: Nagarkot
    25 km (1 hour) from Bhaktapur

    Watch the sunrise over the Himalayas from Nagarkot in the morning and go for a short hike to the Changu Narayan Temple. In the afternoon, visit the Bhaktapur Taumadhi Square and the Peacock Window. In the evening, return to Kathmandu.

  7. Day 7: Kathmandu
    6.5 km (25 minutes) from Tribhuvan International Airport

    Visit the Boudhanath Stupa in the morning and the Pashupatinath Temple in the afternoon. In the evening, have a farewell dinner at a rooftop restaurant with a view of the city. Depart from Tribhuvan International Airport at night.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, consider visiting the Annapurna Circuit for a trekking adventure. You can also go bungee jumping or white-water rafting in Pokhara. For a side trip, visit the historic city of Patan or the scenic hill station of Bandipur. To maximize your fun, try interacting with the locals and learn about their culture and traditions. Finally, don't forget to haggle when shopping for souvenirs!

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