Kashmir
Discover alpine lakes, saffron fields, Mughal gardens, houseboats and snow-dusted valleys across Kashmir’s scenic mountain landscapes.
Best Time: Oct to Jun
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Kathmandu and Pokhara
Experience Nepal’s temple-filled capital and Pokhara’s serene lakes, mountain views, adventure activities and gateway to Himalayan treks.
Best Time: Oct to Apr
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Manali
A mountain escape for pine forests, river views, cafés, adventure sports and easy access to Solang Valley and high-altitude passes.
Best Time: Oct to Jun
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Explore high-altitude deserts, turquoise lakes, ancient monasteries and dramatic mountain passes on an unforgettable Ladakh adventure.
Best Time: May to Oct
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Rishikesh
A riverside escape for yoga, meditation, Ganga rafting, ashram stays, Himalayan views and memorable adventure-filled weekends.
Best Time: Oct to Jun
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Chardham
A sacred Himalayan circuit of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, blending temple pilgrimages, dramatic valleys, treks and mountain-road adventure.
Best Time: May to Jun and Sep to Oct
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Nepal Tour Package 5 Nights 6 Days | Customisable Trip
Kathmandu → Nagarkot → Pokhara → Chitwan → Kathmandu
- 5 nights’ accommodation with breakfast
- Private vehicle for sightseeing and transfers
- Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan route
Chardham Yatra by Helicopter 4 Nights 5 Days
Dehradun → Kharsali → Harsil → Phata → Badrinath → Dehradun
- Helicopter sectors for all four shrines
- 4 nights’ accommodation with breakfast
- Dehradun transfers and local assistance
Do Dham Yatra Package (Kedarnath Badrinath) 7 Nights 8 Days
Haridwar → Guptkashi → Kedarnath → Guptkashi → Badrinath → Joshimath → Rishikesh
- 7 nights in selected stays
- Private vehicle with driver
- Breakfast and route assistance
Ek Dham Yatra Package (Kedarnath) 4 Nights 5 Days
Delhi → Haridwar → Guptkashi → Kedarnath → Guptkashi → Rishikesh → Delhi
- 4 nights’ accommodation with breakfast
- Private road transfers with driver
- Kedarnath trek and temple-visit itinerary
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535 km
11h 30m
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₹320 Toll
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240 km
4h 45m
Fast dual carriageway. Ideal weekend pilgrimage escape.
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Nominal Toll
Gorakhpur to Nepal Border
98 km
2h 45m
Direct highway to Lumbini and onward to Pokhara.
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Raxaul to Kathmandu
135 km
4h 15m
Via the Hetauda bypass and mountain highway into the valley.
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215 km
4h 30m
Staged through Rishikesh and the Devprayag confluence.
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₹140 Toll
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135 km
2h 15m
Expressway drive right up to the Ram Mandir pilgrim parking.
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₹920 Toll
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810 km
16h
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