🕉️ Sacred India & Himalayan Nepal Odyssey – 16 Days / 15 Nights

Delhi • Agra • Lucknow • Varanasi • Lumbini • Pokhara • Muktinath • Tatopani • Sarangkot • Kathmandu

Day 1: Arrival in Delhi – Welcome to India 🇮🇳

Highlights: Airport pickup • Hotel check-in • Leisure

Arrive in Delhi and transfer to your hotel. Relax and recover from your journey.

End your day: Leisure evening at hotel.

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Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing – Historic & Cultural Highlights

Highlights: Monuments • Temples • City exploration

Explore Delhi’s key attractions:

• Red Fort
• Qutub Minar
• India Gate

End your day: Evening at leisure or local market exploration.

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Day 3: Delhi – Agra

Highlights: Taj Mahal & Agra Fort

Drive to Agra. Visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, experiencing Mughal architecture and history.

End your day: Relax at hotel with optional evening photography of Taj Mahal.

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Day 4: Agra – Lucknow

Highlights: Travel to Lucknow • Cultural immersion

Drive to Lucknow, known for Nawabi heritage. Explore local bazaars and enjoy authentic cuisine.

End your day: Evening at hotel.

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Day 5: Lucknow – Varanasi

Highlights: Travel to Varanasi • Evening Ganges Aarti

Arrive in Varanasi. Witness the Ganga Aarti on the ghats, a spiritual experience not to be missed.

End your day: Overnight stay in Varanasi.

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Day 6: Varanasi Sightseeing

Highlights: Temples • Ghats • River exploration

Morning boat ride along the Ganges to see sunrise rituals, visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Sarnath, an important Buddhist site.

End your day: Explore local streets or rest at hotel.

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Day 7: Varanasi – Lumbini

Highlights: Drive to Nepal • Arrival in Lumbini

Travel to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. Evening at leisure to soak in the peaceful surroundings.

End your day: Check in at hotel.

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Day 8: Lumbini Sightseeing

Highlights: Monasteries • Sacred gardens

Explore Maya Devi Temple, monastic zones, meditation centers, and experience the serene spiritual atmosphere.

End your day: Evening at leisure.

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Day 9: Lumbini – Pokhara

Highlights: Travel to Pokhara • Lakeside sunset

Drive or take a short flight to Pokhara. Evening visit to Phewa Lake for sunset.

End your day: Relax at lakeside hotel.

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Day 10: Pokhara Sightseeing

Highlights: Mountains • Lakes • Cultural sites

Visit:

• Davis Falls
• Gupteshwor Cave
• Sarangkot for Himalayan sunrise views

End your day: Leisure evening at hotel.

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Day 11: Pokhara – Muktinath

Highlights: Mountain drive • Sacred pilgrimage

Drive to Muktinath, a revered Hindu & Buddhist pilgrimage spot.

End your day: Overnight stay in local lodge.

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Day 12: Muktinath Exploration

Highlights: Pilgrimage & Himalayan vistas

Explore the sacred temple and surroundings, enjoy the Himalayan scenery.

End your day: Evening at lodge.

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Day 13: Muktinath – Tatopani

Highlights: Scenic drive • Natural hot springs

Travel to Tatopani. Relax in rejuvenating natural hot springs.

End your day: Overnight stay at Tatopani.

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Day 14: Tatopani – Sarangkot – Kathmandu

Highlights: Sunrise & mountain views • Drive to Kathmandu

Early morning drive to Sarangkot for Himalayan sunrise. Continue to Kathmandu. Evening at leisure.

End your day: Check-in at hotel in Kathmandu.

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Day 15: Kathmandu Sightseeing

Highlights: Temples • UNESCO sites • Culture

Visit:

• Swayambhunath Stupa
• Boudhanath Stupa
• Local markets & cultural exploration

End your day: Farewell dinner and overnight stay.

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Day 16: Kathmandu – Departure

Highlights: Airport transfer

Transfer to the airport for your onward international journey.

End your day: Depart with memories of India’s sacred heartlands and Nepal’s majestic Himalayas.

💰 Tour Price

• USD $3,450 per person
• Price based on standard package inclusions (customizable on request)

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✅ Inclusions

• Accommodation in top-rated hotels and lodges across Delhi, Agra, Lucknow, Varanasi, Lumbini, Pokhara, Muktinath, Tatopani, Sarangkot & Kathmandu
• All meals included (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
• Private air-conditioned vehicle for all road transfers and sightseeing
• Domestic flights within Nepal (if applicable) included
• Airport pickup & drop-off in India and Nepal with warm welcome assistance
• Experienced drivers familiar with city, highway, and mountainous terrain
• Guided sightseeing at key locations, including temples, UNESCO sites, pilgrimage centers, lakes, and mountain viewpoints
• Wildlife safari in Chitwan National Park
• All toll taxes, parking & state taxes included
• Daily water bottles for all travelers

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❌ Exclusions

• International flights to/from India/Nepal
• Visa charges
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses (tips, laundry, shopping, etc.)
• Optional activities not mentioned in itinerary
• Camera fees at certain monuments, parks, or pilgrimage sites
• Any services not listed in inclusions

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✈️ Flight Information

• International flights are not included
• Domestic flights within Nepal (Kathmandu ↔ Pokhara, if included) are covered
• Flight bookings can be arranged on request
• Final fares will be shared based on travel dates
• International flight costs will be charged separately

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📌 Tour Highlights

• Explore India’s sacred cities: Delhi, Agra, Lucknow & Varanasi
• Witness spiritual rituals along the Ganges in Varanasi
• Visit Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha
• Himalayan experiences: Pokhara, Muktinath, Tatopani, Sarangkot sunrise views
• Chitwan National Park wildlife safari (elephants, rhinos, birds)
• Comfortable private travel with professional drivers and guides
• Blend of heritage, spirituality, nature, and mountain adventure

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📋 Important Notes

• Best travel season: September to May
• Suitable for couples, families, and small groups
• Mountain travel involves winding roads; some acclimatization recommended
• Jungle safari sightings depend on natural movement – wildlife not guaranteed
• Early booking recommended for hotels, flights, and permits