7 days
Classic First Trip
Raxaul–Birgunj → Kathmandu → Pokhara
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Discover Nepal — India's Closest Himalayan Neighbour
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Why Nepal?
A destination worth the journey
From Himalayan peaks to sacred temples — Nepal packs extraordinary variety into a country you can reach overland from India.
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Route examples
Routes other travelers actually take
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Temples & Heritage
Sunauli → Lumbini → Kathmandu → Janakpur
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Mountains & Wildlife
Kathmandu → Pokhara → Chitwan
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Classic First Trip
Raxaul–Birgunj → Kathmandu → Pokhara
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Temples & Heritage
Sunauli → Lumbini → Kathmandu → Janakpur
Use this route10 days
Mountains & Wildlife
Kathmandu → Pokhara → Chitwan
Use this route7 days
Classic First Trip
Raxaul–Birgunj → Kathmandu → Pokhara
Use this route8 days
Temples & Heritage
Sunauli → Lumbini → Kathmandu → Janakpur
Use this route10 days
Mountains & Wildlife
Kathmandu → Pokhara → Chitwan
Use this route7 days
Classic First Trip
Raxaul–Birgunj → Kathmandu → Pokhara
Use this route8 days
Temples & Heritage
Sunauli → Lumbini → Kathmandu → Janakpur
Use this route10 days
Mountains & Wildlife
Kathmandu → Pokhara → Chitwan
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What kind of trip is this?
Nepal works for very different travelers. Pick what you care about most — then explore destinations that match your style.
Religious
Pashupatinath, Janakpur, Lumbini, Muktinath
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Easy trips with something for every age
ExploreAdventure
Trekking, peaks and the Annapurna region
ExploreWildlife
Chitwan and Bardia national parks
ExploreScenic
Lakes, hills and Himalayan viewpoints
ExploreReligious
Pashupatinath, Janakpur, Lumbini, Muktinath
ExploreFamily
Easy trips with something for every age
ExploreAdventure
Trekking, peaks and the Annapurna region
ExploreWildlife
Chitwan and Bardia national parks
ExploreScenic
Lakes, hills and Himalayan viewpoints
ExploreReligious
Pashupatinath, Janakpur, Lumbini, Muktinath
ExploreFamily
Easy trips with something for every age
ExploreAdventure
Trekking, peaks and the Annapurna region
ExploreWildlife
Chitwan and Bardia national parks
ExploreScenic
Lakes, hills and Himalayan viewpoints
ExploreReligious
Pashupatinath, Janakpur, Lumbini, Muktinath
ExploreFamily
Easy trips with something for every age
ExploreAdventure
Trekking, peaks and the Annapurna region
ExploreWildlife
Chitwan and Bardia national parks
ExploreScenic
Lakes, hills and Himalayan viewpoints
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