First time

Tour · 8 nights · with G Adventures
A small-group tour with G Adventures travelling from Varanasi to Kathmandu, blending river rituals, Buddhist sites, rhino safaris and Himalayan towns over eight nights of varied pace and local encounters.
Highlights
Sunrise boat ride along the Ganges in Varanasi
Visit to Buddha’s birthplace and temples in Lumbini
Rhino safari in Royal Chitwan National Park
Himalayan views and lakeside evenings in Pokhara
Sunrise walk at Sarangkot
This escorted tour by G Adventures takes you from the dawn rituals on the Ganges in Varanasi to the quieter mountain air of Kathmandu. Your first days include a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, and a walk through the old city to absorb the layered history that is often louder than the crowds. From there, the journey crosses into Nepal where Lumbini offers a chance to see the solemn birthplace of Buddha, with its ancient temples and peaceful gardens.
Journeys
First time
The rhythm slows further at Royal Chitwan National Park, where safaris provide glimpses of rhinos and other wildlife through grass and jungle. In Pokhara, the view turns high and wide to the Himalayas, and the town’s lakeside bar allows a chance for conversation and a cooling drink after the morning’s sunrise walk up Sarangkot.
G Adventures’ style keeps things social yet flexible, with Chief Experience Officers to guide the way and local experts joining certain visits. Expect a patchwork of transport modes, comfortable if simple lodgings, and the kind of moments where unexpected details — like the chatter of village children or the flicker of oil lamps — mark the day.
Itinerary
Varanasi
Kathmandu
Pokhara
Lumbini
Chitwan National Park
When to go
Lowest price each month, per person.
G Adventures confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
For full details of what’s included, check with G Adventures. See the full details on their site
The operator
Small-group tours around the world
Small groups, local guides and a long list of destinations, from the Galápagos to the Mekong.
You book with G Adventures directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.
4 min read

Tour · 6 nights
India · G Adventures
4 departures · Oct 2026 – Dec 2026
from£291.85per person

Tour · 8 nights
India & Nepal · G Adventures
3 departures · Nov 2026 – Jan 2027
from£321.30per person

Tour · 7 nights
India · G Adventures
4 departures · Oct 2026 – Nov 2026
from£349.30per person

Tour · 7 nights
India · G Adventures
6 departures · Oct 2026 – Nov 2026
from£428.35per person
These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.