India Nepal Tour (9 Nights 10 Days)
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Journey DMC
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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India Nepal Tour (9 Nights 10 Days) Ideal for travellers looking for tours & treks. Confirm trip pace, inclusions and seasonal suitability with the provider.
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Days Itinerary Accommodation Meal Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu Hotel [-/-/D] Day 2 Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (210 km, 7-8 hours) Hotel [B/-/D] Day 3 Drive Pokhara to Lumbini (155 km, 5-6 hours) Hotel [B/-/D] Day 4 Drive Lumbini to Shravasti (225 km, 7-8 hours) Hotel [B/-/D] Day 5 Drive Shravasti to Kushinagar (240 km, 5-6 hours) Hotel [B/-/D] Day 6 Drive Kushinagar to Varanshi (230 km, 5-6 hours) Hotel [B/-/D] Day 7 Drive Varanasi to Bodh Gaya (250 km, 6-7 hours) Hotel [B/-/D] Day 8 Sightseeing in Bodh Gaya Hotel [B/-/D] Day 9 Drive Bodh Gaya to Nalanda and return Bodh Gaya Hotel [B/-/D] Day 10 Final Departure [B/-/-]
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu — Land at Tribhuwan International Airport of Kathmandu, our representative from Journey DMC will meet and greet you and transfer you to the Hotel. TIA is one of the finest airports in Nepal. In the evening we will be doing a half-day sightseeing of Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath Temple.
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Day 2: Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara — On the second day after breakfast, we will head toward Pokhara which is around 210 km and it takes around 7-8 hours to reach. On the way, you can see the beautiful landscapes of hills. After arriving in Pokhara we will transfer you to the hotel in Pokhara.
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Day 3: Drive Pokhara to Lumbini (155 km, 5-6 hours) — Early morning drive to Sarangkot for Sunrise. After breakfast, we will do a tour of Pokhara City and boating at Phewa Lake. After these activities, we will do check-out at the hotel and we will head to Lumbini which is around 155 km, and it takes around 5-6 hours to reach.
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Day 4: Drive Lumbini to Shravasti (225 km, 7-8 hours) — After breakfast morning drive to Shravasti. Upon arrival at Shravasti transfer to hotel and proceed for lunch. After lunch visit Jetvanaram and Angulimal caves. Also visit Ramabhar Stupa, which is supposedly, the spot where Lord Buddha was cremated.
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Day 5: Drive Shravasti to Kushinagar (240 km, 5-6 hours) — After breakfast at the hotel then drive to Kushinagar. Arrive at Kushinagar proceed after lunch proceed to visit Mahaparinirvana temple and Ramabha Stupa (Cremation center). After arriving in Kushinagar we will check in to the hotel.
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Day 6: Drive Kushinagar to Varanshi (230 km, 5-6 hours) — After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Varanasi which is around 230 km and it takes around 5-6 hours to reach. After arrival check in to the hotel and then proceed to Sarnath (14 km), Visit Dhamekha Stupa and Deer Park and after that, we will return to Varanasi.
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Day 7: Drive Varanasi to Bodh Gaya (250 km, 6-7 hours) — On the seventh day early morning, we will proceed for a boat ride on the holy river the Ganges with a picturesque view of sunrise. After that we will return to the hotel for breakfast, after breakfast at the hotel we will drive toward Bodhgaya. After arriving at Bodh Gaya we will transfer you to the hotel.
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Day 8: Sightseeing in Bodh Gaya — After breakfast proceed for sightseeing to Bodhgaya and visit Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village, Niranjana River, 80 feet high lord Buddha Statue and various international monasteries. After all these activities we will return to the hotel.
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Day 9: Drive Bodh Gaya to Nalanda and return back Bodh Gaya — After breakfast at the hotel, we will do an excursion to Rajgir (65 km). Visit Gridhkutta (Vulture's Peak), World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram and Bimbisar Prison. After lunch drive to Nalanda (12 km) to visit the ruins of the world's ancient University. It was one of the oldest Universities in the World & International Centre for Buddhist Studies. Thereafter drive back to Bodhgaya and return to the hotel.
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Day 10: Final Departure (B) — After breakfast, at the hotel remaining day will be leisure. Transfer to the airport to connect the flight to the onward destination.
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