7 days
Classic First Trip
Raxaul–Birgunj → Kathmandu → Pokhara
Use this routeMonsoon Season Advisory: Landslide Risk on Mountain Roads**July–September Monsoon Season Advisory** Heavy monsoon rainfall has increased landslide risk on all mountain highways in Nepal. Travelers planning overland journeys between Kathmandu, Pokhara, and the Terai should exercise caution. **Affected routes:** - Prithvi Highway (Kathmandu–Pokhara) — delays possible at Mugling and Abu Khaireni sections - BP Koirala Highway (Kathmandu–Chitwan via Sindhuli) — multiple landslide-prone sections - Mountain access roads to Manang, Mustang, and trekking trailheads **Recommendations:** - Check road conditions before departure with your hotel or bus company - Allow extra travel time for all road journeys - Consider domestic flights as an alternative for Kathmandu–Pokhara and Kathmandu–Chitwan - Do not attempt mountain trekking routes during heavy rain without an experienced guide - Carry a 1-day emergency supply of water, food, and medication when travelling by road **Updates:** Road conditions are updated daily by the Nepal Department of Roads. Your NepaYatra contact can provide current status.

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Raxaul–Birgunj → Kathmandu → Pokhara
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Sunauli → Lumbini → Kathmandu → Janakpur
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Kathmandu → Pokhara → Chitwan
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Raxaul–Birgunj → Kathmandu → Pokhara
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Sunauli → Lumbini → Kathmandu → Janakpur
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Kathmandu → Pokhara → Chitwan
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Raxaul–Birgunj → Kathmandu → Pokhara
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Sunauli → Lumbini → Kathmandu → Janakpur
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Kathmandu → Pokhara → Chitwan
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Raxaul–Birgunj → Kathmandu → Pokhara
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Sunauli → Lumbini → Kathmandu → Janakpur
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Kathmandu → Pokhara → Chitwan
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Chitwan and Bardia national parks
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Lakes, hills and Himalayan viewpoints
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Pashupatinath, Janakpur, Lumbini, Muktinath
ExploreFamily
Easy trips with something for every age
ExploreAdventure
Trekking, peaks and the Annapurna region
ExploreWildlife
Chitwan and Bardia national parks
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Lakes, hills and Himalayan viewpoints
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Pashupatinath, Janakpur, Lumbini, Muktinath
ExploreFamily
Easy trips with something for every age
ExploreAdventure
Trekking, peaks and the Annapurna region
ExploreWildlife
Chitwan and Bardia national parks
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Lakes, hills and Himalayan viewpoints
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