Itinerary
- Day 1
Varanasi
You'll arrive in Varanasi whenever works for your schedule. Later in the evening, you'll meet your CEO and the rest of the group for a welcome meeting. After that, there's an orientation walk around the city so you can get your bearings before heading out for your first night together.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Yatharth Inn)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Orientation Walk
- Connect With New Friends
Landmarks Varanasi 
- Day 2
Varanasi
Start the morning with a boat tour on the sacred Ganges River to see the candle flower ceremony. The rest of the day is completely yours to do what calls to you. You could bathe in the sacred waters, visit the Golden Temple dedicated to Shiva, or just wander through this spiritual capital. There are optional guided tours you can book in advance if you want deeper cultural insights.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Yatharth Inn)
Included Activities
- Morning Ganges Boat Tour
Optional Activities
- Guided Tour of Sarnath
- Heritage and Spiritual Walk in Old Benaras
Landmarks Ganges River Kashi Vishwanath Temple Sarnath 
- Day 3
Varanasi to Lumbini
Today you're leaving India and heading to Nepal, which means a longer travel day of about 12 hours total. You'll take a 6-hour train ride and then a private vehicle transfer to reach Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. Once there, you'll visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Maya Devi Temple where Siddhartha Gautama was actually born.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Landmark Bhairahawa)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Nepal)
- Maya Devi Temple Buddha's Birthplace Visit
Landmarks Maya Devi Temple Lumbini - Day 4
Lumbini to Barauli Village
You'll travel to Barauli Village to experience what daily life is actually like in rural Nepal. You're staying at a G Adventures-supported community guesthouse here. An orientation walk takes you to local homes so you can learn about Tharu daily life and culture directly from the people who live it. There's an optional cycle tour available if you want to head out to the Narayani River.
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Barauli Community Homestay)
Included Activities
- Barauli Community Guesthouse Stay
- Barauli Community Connection
- Barauli Village Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Cycling tour to Narayani River (950NPR per person)
Landmarks Barauli Village Narayani River 
- Day 5
Barauli Village
You have a free day to explore the village and rice paddies at your own pace, and then you'll spend another night with the Tharu community. If you're interested, there's an optional jeep safari through Chitwan National Park where you might spot rhinos, crocodiles, and monkeys. With some luck, you could even see a Bengal tiger.
- Accommodation
- Home-stay (Barauli Community Homestay)
Included Activities
- Barauli Community Guesthouse Stay
Optional Activities
- Chitwan National Park 4x4 Jeep Safari (6900NPR per person)
- Barauli Community Immersion
Landmarks Chitwan National Park 
- Day 6
Barauli Village to Pokhara
You're traveling from the peaceful plains toward the Himalayan mountains today, heading to Pokhara. Once you arrive, a guided walk helps you get oriented around town. There's a group photo opportunity with the Annapurna mountain range as your backdrop, which makes for a pretty incredible shot.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Raraa)
Included Activities
- Pokhara Orientation Walk
Landmarks Annapurna Range Pokhara - Day 7
Pokhara
Begin your day at Sharing Seeds with breakfast while learning how the cafe sources organic arabica coffee and supports local beekeeping initiatives. The afternoon is yours to wander around Pokhara however you'd like, so you can check out whatever interests you most. Later in the evening, you'll meet up with your group at a lakeside bar to wind down and share stories from the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Sharing Seeds)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Raraa)
Included Activities
- Sharing Seeds Experience
- Lakeside Bar
Optional Activities
- Flight: Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Free time exploring Pokhara
Landmarks Sharing Seeds - Day 8
Pokhara to Kathmandu
You're traveling through wild, rugged Himalayan landscape toward Kathmandu, Nepal's capital. You can travel by vehicle or choose to fly if you want more time in the city. After everyone arrives, there's an orientation walk to get your bearings. Then you can wander the city and check out Durbar Square, King's Palace, Pashupatinath's burning ghats, or Boudhanath Stupa. An optional farewell meal with your group can cap off the day if you want.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Serenity)
Included Activities
- Kathmandu Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Flight: Pokhara to Kathmandu
Landmarks Durbar Square Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa Kathmandu 
- Day 9
Kathmandu
This is your departure day. You'll say goodbye to your new friends and exchange contact information before heading out. You can depart whenever it works for your schedule. There's an optional Everest Flight available if you've booked it in advance.
Included Activities
- Departure Day
Optional Activities
- Everest Flight
