India Nepal (16 Nights 17 Days)
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Journey DMC
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Nepal, nestled in the Himalayas, is a land of stunning landscapes and diverse cultures. Known for the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest, it attracts adventurers and spiritual seekers alike. The capital, Kathmandu, boasts ancient temples and a rich history. India, a vibrant subcontinent, encompasses a kaleidoscope of cultures, traditions, and landscapes. From bustling cities like Delhi and Mumbai to the serene backwaters of Kerala, India is a tapestry of diversity. Home to the iconic Taj Mahal and spiritual centers like Varanasi, it is a treasure trove of history and spirituality. Both nations captivate with their unique charm and heritage.
The memorable moments
Days Itinerary Accommodation Meal Day 1 Arrival in Delhi and drive to Dharamshala Hotel [B/-/D] Day 2 Excursion day in Dharamshala Hotel [B/-/D] Day 3 Excursion day in Dharamshala Hotel [B/-/D] Day 4 Excursion day in Dharamshala Hotel [B/-/D] Day 5 Drive Dharamshala to Delhi Hotel [B/-/D] Day 6 Arrive in Delhi Hotel [B/-/D] Day 7 Drive Delhi to Agra Hotel [B/-/D] Day 8 Drive Agra to Shravasti Hotel [B/-/D] Day 9 Drive Shravasti to Lumbini Hotel [B/-/D] Day 10 Drive Lumbini to Kushinagar Hotel [B/-/D] Day 11 Drive Rajgir to Bodhgaya Hotel [B/-/D] Day 12 In Bodhgaya Hotel [B/-/D] Day 13 Excursion day in Bodhgaya Hotel [B/-/D] Day 14 Excursion day in Bodhgaya Hotel [B/-/D] Day 15 Drive Bodhgaya to Varanshi Hotel [B/-/D] Day 16 Excursion day in Varanshi and fly to Delhi Hotel [B/-/D] Day 17 Excursion day in Delhi Hotel [B/-/D] Day 18 Final Departure [B/-/-]
Journey at a glance
Day Day 1:: Arrival in Delhi and drive to Dharamshala — On arrival in Delhi, meet our Representative from Journey DMC and we will transfer you to the railway station and take the train from Delhi to Pathankot after that we will continue our journey to Dharamshala which is around 90 km and it will take around 3-4 hours to reach. After reaching Dharamshala we will transfer you to the hotel in Dharamshala. Overnight in hotel. [-/-/D] Day Day 2:: Excursion day in Dharamshala. — On the second day attend the teaching of his holiness the Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and is regarded as the highest-ranking monk in the Gelug school, one of the four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The title "Dalai Lama" is a combination of the Mongolic word "Dalai," which means "ocean" or "vast," and the Tibetan word "Lama," which means "teacher" or "guru." Together, it is often interpreted as the "Ocean of Wisdom." After these activities, we will return to the hotel. Overnight in hotel. [B/-/D] Day Day 3:: Excursion day in Dharamshala — On the third day attend the teaching of his holiness of the Dalai Lama. Overnight in hotel. [B/-/D] Day Day 4:: Excursion day in Dharamshala. — On day four we will attend the teaching of his holiness of the Dalai Lama. Later, the remaining time will be your leisure you can either explore the city or you can either go shopping for yourself. Overnight in hotel. [B/-/D] Day Day 5:: Drive Dharamshala to Delhi (470 km, 9-10 hours) — On the fifth day, we will return to Delhi which is about 470 km and it takes around 9-10 hours to reach. This one day you will be spending on the bus by traveling. Overnight in hotel. [B/-/D] Day Day 6:: Arrive in Delhi — In the early morning, we will arrive in Delhi and after arriving in Delhi we will transfer you to the hotel in Delhi the remaining time will be your leisure time you can take rest for yourself in the hotel. Later, in the evening you will be exploring some places in Delhi. Overnight in hotel. [B/-/D] Day Day 7:: Drive Delhi to Agra (245 km, 5-6 hours) — In the early morning after breakfast, we will have toward Agra which is 245 km from Delhi and it takes around 5-6 hours to reach Agra. After reaching Agra we will check in to the hotel and later, in the evening we will visit the Taj Mahal which was built by Shah Jahan/. After exploring the Taj Mahal we will return to the hotel. Overnight in hotel. [B/-/D] Day Day 8:: Drive Agra to Sarvasti (485 km, 7-8 hours) — After morning breakfast, drive to Shravasti. En route lunch at Lucknow. Later, proceed to Shravasti and after arriving in Shravasti we will transfer you to the hotel in Shravasti. Overnight in hotel. [B/-/D] Day Day 9:: Drive Shravasti to Lumbini (175 km, 5-6 hours) — On the ninth day after breakfast, we will head toward Lumbini which is located in Nepal which is about 175 km and it takes around 5-6 hours to reach. Overnight in hotel. [B/-/D] Day Day 10:: Drive Lumbini to Kushinagar — Following breakfast, explore the Birthplace of Lord Buddha, visiting the Maya Devi Temple and the historic Ashoka Pillar. Subsequently, journeyed to Kushinagar, where Lord Buddha is believed to have uttered his final words and attained Mahaparinirvana. Upon arrival, check into your hotel, commencing a reflective stay in this sacred destination. Overnight in hotel. [B/-/D] Day Day 11:: Drive Rajgir to Bodhgaya — Following breakfast, embark on a journey to Vaishali, visiting the Keseriya Stupa en route. Explore the Ananda Stupa with the Ashoka Pillar and the renowned Relic Stupa. Continue the drive to Rajgir, a site of great sanctity for Buddhists. En route, visit Nalanda, one of the world's oldest universities and an International Center for Buddhist Studies. Overnight in hotel. [B/-/D] Day Day 12:: In Bodhgaya — Start your day with breakfast and a visit to the Mahabodhi Temple, a sacred site associated with the enlightenment of Lord Buddha. Participate in a ceremony at the temple, immersing yourself in the spiritual ambiance. In the late afternoon, explore the Niranjana River and the Sujata Temple, situated across the river, adding cultural depth to your pilgrimage. Overnight in hotel. [B/-/D] Day Day 13:: Excursion day in Bodhgaya — Commence the day with breakfast and a visit to the Mahabodhi Temple, engaging in a spiritual ceremony. In the late afternoon, explore the tranquil Niranjana River and the revered Sujata Temple, located on the opposite bank. This pilgrimage offers a serene and culturally rich experience, deepening your connection to Buddhism's sacred roots. Overnight in hotel. [B/-/D] Day Day 14:: Excursion day in Bodhgaya — Post breakfast, explore the 80 Ft Buddha Statue and diverse monasteries, followed by a visit to the Mahabodhi Temple, enriching your spiritual journey. Overnight in hotel. [B/-/D] Day Day 15:: Drive Bodhgaya to Varanasi — After the morning breakfast proceed to Varanasi (265 km / 6 hrs). Later after lunch visit Sarnath. It's about 10 km from the holy city of Varanasi – the blessed city where more than 2500 years ago Buddha was selected to deliver his first sermon. Overnight in hotel. [B/-/D] Day Day 16:: Excursion day in Varanshi and fly to Delhi — Embark on an early morning boat ride along the Ganges, witnessing the Ghats and Temples lining the riverbanks. Return to the hotel for breakfast. After lunch, a timely transfer to the airport for a flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel, completing a day enriched with the cultural and spiritual wonders of the Ganges. Overnight in hotel. [B/-/D] Day Day 17:: Excursion day in Delhi — Embark on a morning exploration of Delhi, visiting the National Museum and driving past iconic landmarks like India Gate, the President's Residence, Parliament House, and Secretariat buildings. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the architectural marvels of Akshardham Temple and the serene Lotus Temple, concluding your day with cultural and spiritual insights. Overnight in hotel. [B/-/D] Day Day 18:: Final Departure — After breakfast, a timely transfer to the airport for your onward journey, concluding your visit with a seamless departure and cherished memories.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi and drive to Dharamshala — On arrival in Delhi, meet our Representative from Journey DMC and we will transfer you to the railway station and take the train from Delhi to Pathankot after that we will continue our journey to Dharamshala which is around 90 km and it will take around 3-4 hours to reach. After reaching Dharamshala we will transfer you to the hotel in Dharamshala.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 2: Excursion day in Dharamshala. — On the second day attend the teaching of his holiness the Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and is regarded as the highest-ranking monk in the Gelug school, one of the four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The title "Dalai Lama" is a combination of the Mongolic word "Dalai," which means "ocean" or "vast," and the Tibetan word "Lama," which means "teacher" or "guru." Together, it is often interpreted as the "Ocean of Wisdom." After these activities, we will return to the hotel.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 3: Excursion day in Dharamshala — On the third day attend the teaching of his holiness of the Dalai Lama.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 4: Excursion day in Dharamshala. — On day four we will attend the teaching of his holiness of the Dalai Lama. Later, the remaining time will be your leisure you can either explore the city or you can either go shopping for yourself.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 5: Drive Dharamshala to Delhi (470 km, 9-10 hours) — On the fifth day, we will return to Delhi which is about 470 km and it takes around 9-10 hours to reach. This one day you will be spending on the bus by traveling.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 6: Arrive in Delhi — In the early morning, we will arrive in Delhi and after arriving in Delhi we will transfer you to the hotel in Delhi the remaining time will be your leisure time you can take rest for yourself in the hotel. Later, in the evening you will be exploring some places in Delhi.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 7: Drive Delhi to Agra (245 km, 5-6 hours) — In the early morning after breakfast, we will have toward Agra which is 245 km from Delhi and it takes around 5-6 hours to reach Agra. After reaching Agra we will check in to the hotel and later, in the evening we will visit the Taj Mahal which was built by Shah Jahan/. After exploring the Taj Mahal we will return to the hotel.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 8: Drive Agra to Sarvasti (485 km, 7-8 hours) — After morning breakfast, drive to Shravasti. En route lunch at Lucknow. Later, proceed to Shravasti and after arriving in Shravasti we will transfer you to the hotel in Shravasti.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 9: Drive Shravasti to Lumbini (175 km, 5-6 hours) — On the ninth day after breakfast, we will head toward Lumbini which is located in Nepal which is about 175 km and it takes around 5-6 hours to reach.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 10: Drive Lumbini to Kushinagar — Following breakfast, explore the Birthplace of Lord Buddha, visiting the Maya Devi Temple and the historic Ashoka Pillar. Subsequently, journeyed to Kushinagar, where Lord Buddha is believed to have uttered his final words and attained Mahaparinirvana. Upon arrival, check into your hotel, commencing a reflective stay in this sacred destination.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 11: Drive Rajgir to Bodhgaya — Following breakfast, embark on a journey to Vaishali, visiting the Keseriya Stupa en route. Explore the Ananda Stupa with the Ashoka Pillar and the renowned Relic Stupa. Continue the drive to Rajgir, a site of great sanctity for Buddhists. En route, visit Nalanda, one of the world's oldest universities and an International Center for Buddhist Studies.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 12: In Bodhgaya — Start your day with breakfast and a visit to the Mahabodhi Temple, a sacred site associated with the enlightenment of Lord Buddha. Participate in a ceremony at the temple, immersing yourself in the spiritual ambiance. In the late afternoon, explore the Niranjana River and the Sujata Temple, situated across the river, adding cultural depth to your pilgrimage.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 13: Excursion day in Bodhgaya — Commence the day with breakfast and a visit to the Mahabodhi Temple, engaging in a spiritual ceremony. In the late afternoon, explore the tranquil Niranjana River and the revered Sujata Temple, located on the opposite bank. This pilgrimage offers a serene and culturally rich experience, deepening your connection to Buddhism's sacred roots.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 14: Excursion day in Bodhgaya — Post breakfast, explore the 80 Ft Buddha Statue and diverse monasteries, followed by a visit to the Mahabodhi Temple, enriching your spiritual journey.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 15: Drive Bodhgaya to Varanasi — After the morning breakfast proceed to Varanasi (265 km / 6 hrs). Later after lunch visit Sarnath. It's about 10 km from the holy city of Varanasi – the blessed city where more than 2500 years ago Buddha was selected to deliver his first sermon.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 16: Excursion day in Varanshi and fly to Delhi — Embark on an early morning boat ride along the Ganges, witnessing the Ghats and Temples lining the riverbanks. Return to the hotel for breakfast. After lunch, a timely transfer to the airport for a flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel, completing a day enriched with the cultural and spiritual wonders of the Ganges.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 17: Excursion day in Delhi — Embark on a morning exploration of Delhi, visiting the National Museum and driving past iconic landmarks like India Gate, the President's Residence, Parliament House, and Secretariat buildings. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the architectural marvels of Akshardham Temple and the serene Lotus Temple, concluding your day with cultural and spiritual insights.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 18: Final Departure — After breakfast, a timely transfer to the airport for your onward journey, concluding your visit with a seamless departure and cherished memories.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Essential trip information
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Kathmandu
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