This journey moves through places where daily life and belief are inseparable. It begins in North India's historic cities, then follows the Ganges east to Varanasi, one of the world's oldest living cities, where rituals unfold openly along the river from dawn to nightfall. From there, the route crosses into Nepal, slowing further in the Kathmandu Valley's temple towns before opening out to Himalayan viewpoints and the lake city of Pokhara. The arc is deliberate: cities to rivers, rituals to mountains, movement giving way to stillness. Nothing is rushed, and nothing is treated as spectacle. All domestic flights and tickets are included.
Farbound tour director throughout, with expert local guides where required.
All guided sightseeing as listed. Ganges boat ride and Ganga Aarti included. All domestic flights and tickets included.
Five-star and heritage hotels across India and Nepal. Twin-share by default.
Private AC vehicle throughout. All domestic flights included: Delhi-Varanasi, Varanasi-Delhi, Delhi-Kathmandu, Pokhara-Kathmandu.
Daily breakfast. Selected lunches and dinners as listed.
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From
$3,750 per person
Classic tier — indicative pricing
Age : 18–35
Day 1 - Delhi
Guided city exploration with private transport and short walks.
- Meet your tour director and begin exploring the contrasts of Old and New Delhi.
- Old Delhi by rickshaw through historic lanes, spice markets, and bazaar streets.
- Visit Humayun's Tomb and other key architectural landmarks of the capital.
- New Delhi drive-through for broader context and orientation.
- Evening at leisure.
Dinner
Shangri-La Eros or similar
Day 2 - Exploring Delhi
A second Delhi day for depth without rushing.
- A second Delhi day gives space to go deeper without rushing.
- Choose between architecture-led, culture-led, or food-led exploration based on your interests.
- Add Qutub Minar for a stronger heritage focus, or Hauz Khas for a contemporary layer.
- Curated lunch included, timed around heat and preferred pacing.
- Afternoon open for rest or an optional add-on.
Breakfast,
Lunch
Shangri-La Eros or similar
Day 3 - Delhi to Agra
Private road transfer Delhi to Agra + composed arrival rhythm
- Travel to Agra with a midday rhythm and a planned lunch break en route.
- Arrive and settle before the Mughal-era cityscape is introduced.
- If timing allows, add a light first layer: gardens, viewpoints, or a short heritage pass.
- Keep movement minimal so tomorrow's Taj visit lands in the best light window.
Breakfast,
Lunch
ITC Mughal or similar
Day 4 - Taj Mahal and Mughal Grandeur
Taj Mahal at the best time of day, followed by Agra Fort.
- Visit the Taj Mahal at a carefully chosen time for light and crowd logic.
- Return for a reset, then continue to Agra Fort for history and architectural depth.
- Afternoon kept flexible, with optional add-ons if you want more.
- Your tour director manages timing throughout.
Breakfast
ITC Mughal or similar
Day 5 - Delhi Transit
Return to Delhi with a paced transfer and a clean arrival window before the Varanasi flight.
- Return to Delhi with a paced transfer and buffers for traffic.
- Keep the day deliberately open with one optional focus layer if you want it.
- Choose a modern Delhi neighbourhood, a museum, or a culinary-led afternoon.
- Time held for rest before the Varanasi flight the next morning.
Breakfast
Shangri-La Eros or similar
Day 6 - Varanasi Arrival, Ganga Aarti
Flight to Varanasi, riverside arrival, and an evening Ganga Aarti by boat.
- Early departure by private vehicle to Delhi airport for the flight to Varanasi.
- Arrive and settle into the river-city rhythm before moving to the ghats.
- An evening Ganga Aarti by boat forms the day's central anchor, timed for atmosphere.
- Keep walking minimal, allowing the city to reveal itself slowly.
- Your tour director manages river timings and the calmest viewing approach.
Breakfast
BrijRama Palace or similar
Day 7 - Varanasi in Depth
Sunrise boat on the Ganges, Sarnath, and a guided ghat walk with local food stops.
- Start before dawn for a private sunrise boat ride on the Ganges.
- Visit Sarnath for Buddhist history and a calmer cultural counterpoint to the ghats.
- Return for a guided walking tour that includes local food layers and lived-in lanes.
- The day is paced to balance reverence, daily life, and rest windows between anchors.
Breakfast,
Dinner
BrijRama Palace or similar
Day 8 - Delhi Transit and Rest
Fly back to Delhi for a recovery-led day before the Nepal segment.
- Fly back to Delhi and reset into a slower, hotel-forward rhythm.
- Spa and relaxation day by design, with minimal planned movement.
- Optional: a short evening plan only if you want it, kept low-effort and close-by.
- Your tour director keeps timing buffer-led for a calm transition into Nepal.
Breakfast,
Dinner
Shangri-La Eros or similar
Day 9 - Fly to Kathmandu
Flight into Kathmandu and a soft first layer in the valley.
- Fly into Kathmandu and reset into the valley's sacred geography and older urban texture.
- Check in at Dwarika's Hotel, a UNESCO-recognised heritage property built around traditional Newari architecture.
- A composed first layer after the flight: kept light, close to the hotel, and atmosphere-first.
- Local guide support keeps context precise and movement efficient.
Breakfast,
Lunch
Dwarika's Hotel or similar
Day 10 - Kathmandu Sacred Sites
Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, and the artisan lanes of Patan.
- Visit Boudhanath and take time for a butter-lamp lighting moment within the stupa precinct.
- Continue to Pashupatinath for the evening aarti ceremony, approached with clear context.
- Add Patan's artisan quarter for craft lanes, workshops, and Newar architectural texture.
- The day balances sacred sites with human-scale neighbourhood layers.
- Your tour director tunes timing around ritual schedules and crowd movement.
Breakfast
Dwarika's Hotel or similar
Day 11 - Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Sunrise
Bhaktapur heritage town and an overnight at Nagarkot for Himalayan sunrise views.
- Drive to Bhaktapur for the best-preserved medieval town in the Kathmandu Valley.
- Potter's Square, Durbar Square, and the 55-window palace with a specialist guide.
- Continue to Nagarkot for an overnight at a viewpoint property on the valley rim.
- Evening at the lodge with clear mountain air and an early sleep before the sunrise.
Breakfast
Club Himalaya or similar
Day 12 - Nagarkot Sunrise, Fly to Pokhara
Himalayan sunrise from Nagarkot, then fly to Pokhara for the lake and mountain close.
- Wake early for the Nagarkot sunrise: clear morning conditions reveal the Himalayan arc from Annapurna to Everest.
- Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, moving into the lake city at the foot of the Annapurna range.
- Check in and ease into Pokhara with a lakeside walk or a slow afternoon.
- Evening at the hotel with mountain views.
Breakfast
Pavilions Himalayas or similar
Day 13 - Pokhara at Leisure
A full Pokhara day with Phewa Lake, Devi Falls, and open afternoon time.
- Morning at your own pace with Phewa Lake as the primary atmosphere anchor.
- Optional rowboat on the lake toward the Barahi Temple island.
- Devi Falls and Gupteshwor Cave for a natural and geological layer.
- Afternoon kept fully open: the lake, the property, or a cafe-led wander through Lakeside.
- Pokhara is designed to feel restful after a full India and Kathmandu circuit.
Breakfast
Pavilions Himalayas or similar
Day 14 - Departure from Pokhara
Private car transfer to Kathmandu airport for onward or international departure.
- Morning at leisure at the hotel.
- Private transfer to Pokhara Regional Airport.
- Onward to Kathmandu or direct international connections as per your routing.
Breakfast
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