4-day Kathmandu trip plan from Gorakhpur

Itinerary

Travel from Gorakhpur to Kathmandu & Evening Exploration
- Depart from Gorakhpur early morning by road (approx. 6-8 hours drive to the border at Sunauli/Bhairahawa)
- Cross the border and continue to Kathmandu (approx. 4-5 hours drive from the border)
- Check into hotel in Thamel or nearby area
- Evening walk around Thamel, dinner at a local restaurant
Kathmandu Valley Heritage Tour
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple (morning)
- Explore Boudhanath Stupa
- Lunch at a local eatery near Boudha
- Visit Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) in the afternoon
- Evening at Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka) and surrounding area
Day Trip to Bhaktapur or Patan
- Morning drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square (approx. 30-45 min from Kathmandu)
- Explore Bhaktapur's ancient palaces, temples, and pottery square
- Lunch at a traditional Newari restaurant in Bhaktapur
- Afternoon visit to Patan Durbar Square and Patan Museum
- Return to Kathmandu for evening leisure
Return Journey to Gorakhpur
- Early breakfast and check-out from hotel
- Depart Kathmandu by road towards the border (Sunauli/Bhairahawa)
- Cross border and continue drive to Gorakhpur
- Arrive in Gorakhpur by evening