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India & Nepal Tour | Culture, History & Adventure
Overview
This 15-day road-based itinerary connects India and Nepal via scenic overland routes, offering an immersive journey through bustling cities, spiritual hubs, and natural wonders. Travelers will drive through India’s Golden Triangle, witness the Ganges’ spiritual rituals, cross into Nepal by road, and traverse Himalayan foothills to Pokhara and Chitwan. Designed for adventure and cultural curiosity, this tour combines comfortable road journeys with UNESCO sites, wildlife safaris, and local interactions, all while minimizing flights for a sustainable travel experience.
🌏 India and Nepal Tour – A Grand Cultural & Spiritual Journey Across Borders
Destinations: Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi (India) + Lumbini, Pokhara, Chitwan, Kathmandu (Nepal)
Trip Duration: 14–18 Days
Best Season: October to April
Tour Type: Cultural, Historical, Spiritual, Wildlife, Scenic
Accommodation: 3 to 5-star hotels, boutique heritage stays, jungle lodges
Transport: Private vehicle, domestic flights, optional train travel
🔑 Tour Highlights
🇮🇳 India:
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Explore the historic landmarks of Delhi, including the Red Fort, the Qutub Minar, and the India Gate
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Visit the majestic Taj Mahal in Agra – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Discover the royal palaces and forts of the Pink City of Jaipur
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Experience a spiritual immersion in Varanasi, the sacred city on the Ganges
🇳🇵 Nepal:
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Cross the border into Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha
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Soak in the Himalayan scenery of Pokhara, with views of Machapuchare and Annapurna
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Enjoy a jungle safari and cultural program in Chitwan National Park
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Discover the spiritual heritage of Kathmandu Valley – Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Bhaktapur
🧭 Tour Details
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Cultural Focus: Mughal architecture, Hinduism, Buddhism, royal palaces, sacred sites
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Activities: Sightseeing, cultural performances, boat rides, wildlife safari, mountain views
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Cross-Border Handling: Seamless transfer from India to Nepal with all border logistics managed
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Guided Experience: English-speaking cultural guides in each country
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Customization Available: Can be tailored to focus more on spiritual sites, adventure, or photography
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi – Capital City Welcome
- Activities: Guided tour of Red Fort and Jama Masjid. Evening stroll at India Gate.
Day 2: Delhi to Agra (4-hour drive) – Taj Mahal Sunrise
- Activities: Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. Explore Agra Fort.
- Road Highlight: Yamuna Expressway drive.
Day 3: Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (5-hour drive) – Golden Triangle
- Activities: Stop at Fatehpur Sikri’s Mughal ruins. Evening visit to Hawa Mahal.
- Road Highlight: Rural Rajasthan landscapes.
Day 4: Drive from Jaipur to Lucknow (8 hours).
- Activities: Explore Lucknow’s Bara Imambara and local cuisine.
Day 5: Lucknow to Varanasi (6-hour drive).
- Activities: Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
- Road Highlight: Uttar Pradesh’s countryside.
Day 6: Varanasi – Spiritual Exploration
- Activities: Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges. Visit Sarnath’s Buddhist stupas.
Day 7: Varanasi to Lumbini, Nepal (6-hour drive) – Cross-Border Journey
- Activities: Cross the India-Nepal border at Sunauli. Visit Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha.
- Road Highlight: Transition from India’s plains to Nepal’s Terai region.
Day 8: Lumbini to Pokhara (5-hour drive) – Lakeside Serenity
- Activities: Scenic drive through Himalayan foothills. Evening lakeside dinner at Phewa Lake.
Day 9: Pokhara – Sunrise & Adventure
- Activities: Sunrise at Sarangkot (Annapurna Range views). Explore Davis Falls and Gupteshwor Cave.
Day 10: Pokhara to Chitwan (4-hour drive) – Jungle Gateway
- Activities: Tharu cultural dance performance.
- Road Highlight: Trishuli River valley drive.
Day 11-12: Chitwan National Park – Wildlife Safari
- Activities: Jeep safari, canoe ride, and birdwatching. Visit an ethical elephant sanctuary.
Day 13: Chitwan to Kathmandu (5-hour drive) – Return to the Capital
- Activities: Free evening for shopping in Thamel.
- Road Highlight: Prithvi Highway vistas.
Day 14: Kathmandu Valley Day Trip
- Activities: Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Pashupatinath Temple.
Day 15: Departure from Kathmandu
- Transfer: Tribhuvan International Airport.
What's included
- Accommodation in Standard Hotels on a twin-sharing Basis with breakfast during the tour.
- Government licensed, experienced tour guide, assistant guide (for a group of 12 or more travelers)
- All Private ground transfers by bus with driver (fuel, tolls, parking included).
- Guides' expenses - meals, insurance, salary, lodging, transportation, and other necessary equipment.
- Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners in Chitwan.
- All entrance fees and activities in Chitwan
- All government, local taxes, and official expenses.
- Farewell dinner at the end of the tour in Kathmandu.
What's not included
- Flights/Train Tickets: Airfare for domestic transfers (e.g., Agra to Khajuraho, Varanasi to Kathmandu).
- Entrance Fees: Monuments like the Taj Mahal, Khajuraho temples, and Kathmandu heritage sites require additional fees.
- Meals: Lunches and dinners (except breakfast).
- Personal Expenses: Tips, souvenirs, or optional activities (e.g., paragliding in Pokhara or Everest Mountain flights, mentioned in other itineraries).
- Peak Season Surcharges: Extra costs during festivals or holidays (e.g., Diwali, Christmas).
- Additional costs or delays are caused by circumstances beyond our control, like landslides, bad weather conditions, itinerary modification due to safety concerns, illness, change of government policy, strikes, mass movements, etc.
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