DAY 01

Ganga Aarti.

Varanasi Arrival: Welcome to Varanasi (Banaras or Kashi). Transfer to the hotel. Evening experience the memorable Ganges Aarti and enjoy the spiritualism at the Ganges Ghats (river front).

DAY 02

VIP Darshan at Kashi Vishwanath Ji.

Varanasi Local Sightseeing: Morning boat ride on the Ganges. Visit all the famous Ghats of Varanasi by boat. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple (one of the twelve Jyotirlingas) with VIP Darshan, Annapurna Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Sankat Mochan (Hanuman temple), and Tulsi Manas Mandir. Evening enjoy shopping for Banarasi saris.

DAY 03

Scenic drive to Nepal Border.

Day 3 Drive to Bhairahawa: After breakfast, drive to Bhairahawa (approx. 296 km, 7-to-8-hour drive). Check in to the hotel and relax. Scenic drive to Nepal Border.

DAY 04

Birthplace of Buddha (Lumbini).

Lumbini Sightseeing and Fly to Kathmandu: Check out after breakfast and visit Lumbini (Birthplace of Gautama Buddha). Visit the Maya Devi Temple, World Peace Pagoda, Lumbini Museum, Royal Thai Buddhist Monastery, and Myanmar Golden Temple. Transfer to the Airport to fly to Kathmandu and check in to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 05

Birthplace of Buddha (Lumbini).

Pashupatinath & UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Kathmandu Local Sightseeing: Visit Pashupatinath Temple (sacred Hindu temple to Lord Shiva), witness rituals along the Baghmati River, Guheshwori Shakti Peeth, Bouddanath Stupa (Largest Stupa in the world/UNESCO World Heritage Site), Swayambunath Stupa (Monkey Temple/UNESCO World Heritage site). Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka/UNESCO World Heritage site), Kumari Ghar (home of the living goddess), and other temples/palaces. Return to the hotel.

DAY 06

Panoramic Views and Sacred Sites.

Day 7 Pokhara Local Sightseeing: Visit Bindhyabasini Temple (dedicated to Goddess Durga), Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda), Pumdikot (tallest Shiva statue in Nepal), Davis Fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave (dedicated to Lord Shiva). Finally, visit Phewa Lake (Second Largest Lake in Nepal) with the famous Tal Barahi Temple. Panoramic Views and Sacred Sites.

DAY 07

Transition from Nepal to Lord Rama's birthplace.

Fly to Bhairahawa and Drive to Ayodhya: Drive to the domestic Airport to fly to Bhairahawa. Arrive in Bhairahawa and begin your drive to Ayodhya (approx. 194 km, 5-6-hour drive). Check in to your hotel and spend the evening at leisure or explore markets.

DAY 08

Guided Darshan at Lord Rama's Birthplace.

Ayodhya Sightseeing: Visit the most Holy place of Hindus and Birth place of Lord Rama. Visit Kanak Bhawan (palace believed to be gifted by Kaikeyi), Hanuman Garhi (temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman), and Dasharath Darbar (court of King Dasharatha) and various temples.

DAY 09

Tour Concludes

Day 10 Departure (Ayodhya): After breakfast, depart to your own destinations. Tour Concludes.

Inclusion & Exclusion

• Accommodation
• Guide
• Meals
• Transport
• Additional Services
• Flights
• Insurance
• Optional