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India & Nepal on a Budget: Varanasi to Kathmandu

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From Varanasi to Kathmandu

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Operator: G Adventures
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 16 - 20
Ages 18-39

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Itinerary

Day 1
Varanasi
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Vaibhav)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Orientation Walk
- Connect With New Friends
Landmarks
Varanasi
Day 2
Varanasi
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Vaibhav)
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
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
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
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
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Raraa)
Included Activities
- Pokhara Orientation Walk
Landmarks
Annapurna Range
Pokhara
Day 7
Pokhara
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
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
Included Activities
- Departure Day
Optional Activities
- Everest Flight

Landmarks
Varanasi

Landmarks
Ganges River
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Sarnath

Landmarks
Maya Devi Temple
Lumbini

Landmarks
Barauli Village
Narayani River

Landmarks
Chitwan National Park

Landmarks
Annapurna Range
Pokhara

Landmarks
Sharing Seeds

Landmarks
Durbar Square
Pashupatinath Temple
Boudhanath Stupa
Kathmandu

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Additional Services
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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Hotel Vaibhav
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Landmark Bhairahawa
Hotel
day 3
Barauli Community Homestay
Home-stay
Days 4, 5
Hotel Raraa
Hotel
Days 6, 7
Hotel Serenity
Hotel
day 8

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Number of tours

1,037

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

5 hours

Response rate

92%

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Tour Operator
4.7

Aliya
April 5th, 2025
5.0
Was very happy with the group and the tour! CEO Bibek and especially assistant Dipak were good! All the...
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L
April 1st, 2025
5.0
Unforgettable Experience with G Adventures – and the Best Guide Ever, Sandiip! I had the most incredible journey...
Unforgettable Experience with G Adventures – and the Best Guide Ever, Sandiip! I had the most incredible journey with G Adventures, and a huge part of that was thanks to our amazing guide, Sandiip. From start to finish, everything was well-organized, thoughtfully planned, and filled with authentic local experiences that you just can’t get on your own. Sandiip went above and beyond every single day. His deep knowledge, warm personality, and genuine care for the group made all the difference. He wasn’t just a guide—he was a storyteller, a problem-solver, a friend, and a constant source of positive energy. He made sure everyone felt safe, included, and inspired throughout the trip. Whether it was navigating local culture, sharing personal insights, or simply making us laugh after a long day, Sandiip brought heart and soul to the journey. I feel incredibly lucky to have had him as our guide. This trip exceeded all expectations, and I would absolutely travel with G Adventures again—especially if I knew Sandiip was leading the way.Show more
Kate
December 10th, 2024
5.0
Wonderful tour was just what I was looking for and thank you

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for India.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for India.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for India.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for India.Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for India.Nepal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India.Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India.Nepal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 week before travel.
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India & Nepal on a Budget: Varanasi to Kathmandu

Itinerary

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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What's Not Included

Where You'll Stay

Sustainability Initiatives

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

Travel Insurance

Reviews from other tours by G Adventures

Dates & Availability

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