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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 30
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Airport Transfer to Delhi

    Start point
    Delhi, India (provide us with a pick up address )
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shanker )

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing of Old Delhi monuments - Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Gurudwara
    • Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi narrow streets with stop at spice market
    • Sightseeing of New Delhi - India Gate and Diplomatic District
    Landmarks
    Jama Masjid
    Red Fort
    Raj Ghat
    Gurudwara
    India Gate
    Parliament House
  2. Day 2

    Delhi to Jaipur

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shanker )

    Included Activities

    • Local sightseeing of Jaipur
    • Visit to Galta Gi - monkey temple among the hills

    Optional Activities

    • Cooking classes in Jaipur
    Landmarks
    Galta Gi
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  3. Day 3

    Jaipur

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shanker )

    Included Activities

    • Local sightseeing of Jaipur with English-speaking guide
    • Visit to Amber Fort
    • Visit to City Palace
    • Visit to Jantar Mantar - Astronomical Observatory
    • Visit to Gaitor tombs - Royal tombs
    • Visit to Jal Mahal - Water palace
    • Visit to Hawa Mahal
    • Shopping at local market
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort
    City Palace
    Jantar Mantar
    Gaitor tombs
    Jal Mahal
    Hawa Mahal
  4. Day 4

    Jaipur to Agra

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shanker )

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing of Fathepur Sikri Heritage UNESCO palace complex
    • Local sightseeing of Agra
    • Visit to Agra Fort
    Landmarks
    Fathepur Sikri
    Agra Fort
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  5. Day 5

    Agra to Varanasi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shanker )

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Taj Mahal at sunrise
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
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  6. Day 6

    Varanasi and Sarnath

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shanker )

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride on Ganges River in morning with views of ghats and cremation places
    • Visit to Sarnath - site of Buddha's first sermon
    • Visit to Dhamek Stupa
    • Visit to Sarnath Museum
    • Visit to Chaukhandi Stupa
    • Visit to Alamgir Mosque
    • Visit to Dashashwamedh Ghat
    • Visit to Bharat Mata Temple
    • Evening boat cruise on Ganga River watching Aarti ceremony
    Landmarks
    Ganges River
    Sarnath
    Dhamek Stupa
    Chaukhandi Stupa
    Alamgir Mosque
    Dashashwamedh Ghat
    Bharat Mata Temple
  7. Day 7

    Lumbini

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    Hotel (Shanker )
    Landmarks
    Lumbini
  8. Day 8

    Chitwan National Park

    Meals
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    Hotel (Shanker )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Buddha's birthplace and temples
    • Wildlife viewing in Chitwan National Park
    Landmarks
    Chitwan National Park
    Lumbini - Buddha's Birthplace
  9. Day 9

    Pokhara

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shanker )

    Included Activities

    • Phewa Lake boat ride

    Optional Activities

    • Morning elephant ride in the park
    • Morning jeep safari in the park
    • Pokhara paragliding
    • Helicopter ride
    Landmarks
    Phewa Lake
    Pokhara
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  10. Day 10

    Pokhara to Kathmandu

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Included Activities

    • Boat ride on Phewa Lake with stopover at Varahi Temple
    • Sightseeing of local temples
    • Visit to Devi Waterfall
    • Visit to Bindhyabasini Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning trekking to Sarangkot viewpoint
    • Helicopter flight in the valley
    • Paragliding in the valley
    Landmarks
    Phewa Lake
    Varahi Temple
    Devi Waterfall
    Bindhyabasini Temple
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  11. Day 11

    Kathmandu

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    Included Activities

    • Visit to Durbar Square
    • Visit to Swayambhunath - Buddhist stupa with eyes of Buddha
    • Visit to Bodnath - largest stupa in Nepal
    • Visit to Pashupatinath Temple - Hindu pilgrimage site
    Landmarks
    Durbar Square
    Swayambhunath
    Bodnath
    Pashupatinath
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  12. Day 12

    Kathmandu - Patan - Bhaktapur

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    Included Activities

    • Visit Patan temples and shrines
    • Explore Patan royal palace complex and museum
    • Visit Bhaktapur medieval city

    Optional Activities

    • Morning flight over the Himalayas (250 USD per person)
    Landmarks
    Patan
    Bhaktapur
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  13. Day 13

    Kathmandu Departure

    End point
    Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (drop of to the airport in Kathmandu for a flight to Delhi)

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    February 10th, 2026
    We enjoyed this private tour, every aspect from the responsive, helpful and friendly tour operator( Neeraj Sharma)...
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    Thank you for your precious time which you dedicated to write this review. We appreciate your beautiful words and we hope to see you in India again soon. Maybe you will decide to visit the South or Nepal again Sending you the best regards, Paylesstoursindia team
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    November 2nd, 2025
    Excellent driver Mr. Vivek who we travelled both in India and Nepal. Very careful and professional driving....
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    Thank you for your time and word of appreciation. We always try to do the best to make our guests happy and fully satisfied. We are really happy to hear that our Customers are happy with our services. Hope to see you in India again, We would like to take you further next time, Best regards from the Paylesstoursindia team
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    August 12th, 2025
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    May 28th, 2025
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    April 26th, 2025
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    April 12th, 2025
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    November 24th, 2024
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    Asked on March 9th, 2026

    How many people are usually in your tours?

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    • Payless tours indiaOperatorWritten March 2026

      It depends on the booking. If there is only one person on the tour , we usually offer a private tour with a personal driver at the same price. Normally, there are 2 or 4 pax on the tour.

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    Please explain why the price is more than the price of 2 people travelling together. Are twin beds availabe in all the hotel rooms if I travel.with a friend?

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    • Payless tours indiaOperatorWritten February 2026

      If there is only one person in a single room, a single supplement is required and the price is 5949 USD. If there are 2 persons in a twin room or a double room, the price is 3053 USD per person. We will provide you twin rooms in every place.

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    Are there any entry fees for the attractions we will visit?

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      You should budget around 200 USD for entry fees at the monuments listed in the itinerary.

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      The pickup time can be set to 9 o'clock for starting the tour.

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    Can I pay for the entry admissions and Chitwan safari with the whole price or are those paid seperately at a later time?

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      You can pay later in Chitwan when you choose the right safari for you.

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      The domestic flight from Delhi to Varanasi has a 15 kg limit, and you can pay about 5 USD for each extra kilo.

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