VARANASI & PRAYAGRAJ
By the sacred rivers
Kashi Vishwanath darshan, the Ganga ghats and a visit to Triveni Sangam.
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DESHPANDE TOURS · GROUP JOURNEYS · JANUARY 2027
Nepal · VaranasiAyodhya & Prayagraj
From the Ganga’s evening glow
to Nepal’s mountain skies.
Destination photographs illustrate the journey’s setting; specific visits follow the itinerary below. Photo credits remain with the original photographers where shown.
THE DEPARTURE19 January 202710 days · planned return 28 January
THE JOURNEYTrain out · flight homeMumbai → Varanasi · Kathmandu → Mumbai
THE STAYDeluxe hotelsFamily / couple-wise rooms
THE SUPPORTExperienced tour managerBreakfast & dinner as per programme
SACRED PLACES. WIDE-OPEN VIEWS.
A journey for your faith.
A little room for wonder.
Kashi Vishwanath and Ram Mandir. Triveni Sangam and Lumbini. Two nights in Pokhara, followed by Kathmandu and Pashupatinath. Ten days that bring different reasons to travel into one carefully arranged route.
AYODHYA
The darshan you planned
Visit Ram Janmabhoomi / Ram Mandir, returning to your Varanasi hotel.
LUMBINI & POKHARA
A quieter rhythm
Lumbini on the border route, two Pokhara nights and Vindhyavasini Temple.
KATHMANDU
Carry the feeling home
Manakamana en route, Pashupatinath darshan and a flight back to Mumbai.
MUMBAI → VARANASI · AYODHYA · PRAYAGRAJ → LUMBINI / SONAULI → POKHARA → KATHMANDU → MUMBAI
19–28 JANUARY 2027
Your ten-day
journey.
One overnight train journey and eight hotel nights. Tap each day to see the detailed plan.
Varanasi · 3 hotel nights
Lumbini / Sonauli · 1 hotel night
Pokhara · 2 hotel nights
Kathmandu · 2 hotel nights
Train and flight details, exact accommodation, sightseeing order and local arrangements follow written confirmation.
0119 JAN · TUESDAYMumbai → Varanasi+
Board the scheduled 3-tier AC train from Mumbai towards Varanasi. Your boarding station, train, reporting time and berth allocation follow ticket confirmation.
Overnight journey by train.
0220 JAN · WEDNESDAYVaranasi · Kashi Vishwanath+
Arrive in Varanasi and check in to the hotel. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, followed by the Ganga ghats and evening Ganga Aarti. Aarti-related arrangements and expenses are payable separately, as stated in the brochure.
Varanasi · Hotel Varanasi Palace or similar.
0321 JAN · THURSDAYAyodhya · Ram Mandir+
After breakfast, proceed to Ayodhya for Ram Janmabhoomi / Ram Mandir darshan. Return to Varanasi for your overnight stay.
Varanasi · Hotel Varanasi Palace or similar.
0422 JAN · FRIDAYPrayagraj · Triveni Sangam+
After breakfast, travel to Prayagraj and visit the sacred Triveni Sangam. Return to Varanasi for the night. Any boating, special arrangements or personal expenses are separate from the stated programme.
Varanasi · Hotel Varanasi Palace or similar.
0523 JAN · SATURDAYVaranasi → Lumbini / Sonauli+
After breakfast, depart towards Lumbini via the Sonauli border route. The brochure includes a visit to the birthplace of Gautam Buddha at Lumbini. Carry the required original travel document for the border crossing.
Lumbini / Sonauli · Hotel Gautam Buddha Airport or similar.
0624 JAN · SUNDAYLumbini → Pokhara+
Depart from Lumbini in the morning and continue towards Pokhara. Settle in for the first of two hotel nights in this scenic Nepal destination.
Pokhara · Majheri Resort and Spa or similar.
0725 JAN · MONDAYPokhara · Vindhyavasini Temple+
Enjoy the Pokhara programme with the Vindhyavasini Temple visit specified in the itinerary. Your second night is at the same Pokhara hotel. Additional sightseeing or activities are subject to separate confirmation.
Pokhara · Majheri Resort and Spa or similar.
0826 JAN · TUESDAYPokhara → Kathmandu+
After breakfast, proceed towards Kathmandu. En route, visit Manakamana Devi Temple as scheduled. The cable car is optional and payable separately.
Kathmandu · Hotel Amarawoti or similar.
0927 JAN · WEDNESDAYKathmandu · Pashupatinath+
Visit Pashupatinath Temple as part of the Kathmandu programme. Return for your second overnight stay in Kathmandu. Temple access and darshan follow local operating arrangements.
Kathmandu · Hotel Amarawoti or similar.
1028 JAN · THURSDAYKathmandu → Mumbai · Flight+
Take the scheduled flight from Kathmandu to Mumbai. Arrival in Mumbai completes your ten-day group journey. Airline, flight timing and baggage allowance follow the issued ticket and written confirmation.
Return flight to Mumbai · Tour ends.
THE PACKAGE, CLEARLY EXPLAINED
Know what comes
with the journey.
₹48,500 + ₹2,425 GST = ₹50,925 per person including GST. Excluded and optional expenses are separate.
Included in your tour
- 3-tier AC train travel from Mumbai to Varanasi.
- Flight from Kathmandu to Mumbai.
- Deluxe hotel accommodation in family / couple-wise rooms, according to your confirmed allocation.
- Breakfast and dinner, following the tour programme.
- An experienced tour manager.
- The listed tour programme, with group transport selected according to the total number of travellers.
Not included / payable extra
- 5% GST on the base price: ₹2,425, already included in the ₹50,925 total shown above.
- Entry fees, ropeway / cable-car charges and VIP darshan charges.
- Special puja charges and personal expenses.
- Ganga Aarti-related arrangements / expenses, stated as own expense in the itinerary.
- Lunch and meals outside the breakfast-and-dinner programme; confirm train-day meal arrangements with the team.
- Optional activities, upgrades and services not expressly included in your written quotation.
Some journeys give you photographs.
This one gives you a reason to pause.
UNPACK. REST. CONTINUE.
Your planned
hotel stays.
Hotels named in the brochure, or similar properties. Final hotel, room allocation and any special requirements are confirmed before travel.
| Destination | Nights | Planned hotel or similar |
|---|---|---|
| Varanasi | 3 | Hotel Varanasi Palace |
| Lumbini / Sonauli | 1 | Hotel Gautam Buddha Airport |
| Pokhara | 2 | Majheri Resort and Spa |
| Kathmandu | 2 | Hotel Amarawoti |
Vehicle selection depends on group size, from an Innova or tempo traveller to a bus. Vehicle type is not selected by individual preference.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
A few details.
A clearer decision.
This route includes travel into Nepal. Keep your original travel document ready and discuss room, mobility and dietary requirements before paying.
Booking & cancellation
The brochure requires a minimum 50% payment per person at booking. It states that cancellation refund eligibility requires 100% payment at booking; a booking made with only 50% payment receives no refund.
- 70 days or more before departure: 50% deduction from the total tour amount.
- Less than 45 days before departure: 100% deduction; no refund.
- The brochure does not state a charge for the 45–69-day window. Obtain written clarification from the team before payment.
When does the tour depart, and how long is it?
The tour departs Mumbai on 19 January 2027 and ends with the Kathmandu–Mumbai flight on 28 January 2027. The planned duration is ten days, including one overnight train journey and eight hotel nights.
What is the final package price with GST?
The base price is ₹48,500 per person. At 5%, GST is ₹2,425, making the package total ₹50,925 per person including GST. Optional and excluded expenses are extra. Obtain a written quotation for your room allocation and personal requirements.
Are the train and flight included?
Yes. The brochure includes Mumbai–Varanasi 3-tier AC train travel and the Kathmandu–Mumbai flight. Tickets, train / airline, timing, berth allocation and flight baggage allowance follow confirmation. Nearby rail berths are not promised.
Which documents should I prepare?
The tour brochure states that a passport or voter ID is compulsory. Ask the team to confirm the exact original-document requirements and validity for every traveller, including children, before booking and travel.
Are all sightseeing expenses covered?
The listed programme is included, but entry fees, cable car / ropeway, VIP darshan, special puja and personal expenses are extra. Ganga Aarti-related expenses are marked as own expense. The Manakamana cable car is optional and payable separately.
Can I join with family or as a senior traveller?
Deluxe hotel rooms are arranged family / couple-wise as booked. The tour involves train travel, long road sectors, border formalities, walking and temple steps. Discuss mobility, medical, dietary and room requirements with the team so they can advise on arrangements for your group.
Can hotels or the sightseeing order change?
The brochure names hotels or similar properties. Transport size depends on total traveller numbers. Road conditions, ticket schedules, border formalities, weather and temple operating arrangements can affect the programme. Final details follow written confirmation.
ONE DATE. SO MANY REASONS TO GO.
Bring your faith.
Make room for wonder.
Nepal · Varanasi · Ayodhya · Prayagraj
19–28 January 2027 · Departure from Mumbai
10-DAY GROUP TOUR₹48,500+ 5% GST per person · ₹50,925 including GSTEnquire on WhatsApp
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Deshpande Tours · Nepal, Varanasi, Ayodhya & Prayagraj group tour from Mumbai.
Availability, ticket schedules, room allocation and complete booking terms follow written confirmation.
Availability, ticket schedules, room allocation and complete booking terms follow written confirmation.
19 JAN 2027 · 10 DAYS₹48,500 + 5% GST
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