3-Day Spiritual Road Trip from Lucknow to Nepal

Day 1: Journey & Lumbini Visit

Lucknow, India to Lumbini, Nepal on June 14, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast at Royal Café, Lucknow

Enjoy authentic Awadhi breakfast delicacies such as kebabs and sheermal at this famous local spot for a hearty start.
INR250, 1h0m

8:00AM

Drive from Lucknow to Sunauli Border

Begin the approximately 5-hour drive (about 250 km) north from Lucknow to Sunauli, the India-Nepal border crossing. Prepare documents for smooth immigration.
INR0, 5h0m

1:00PM

Border Crossing at Sunauli

Complete immigration and customs formalities to enter Nepal, then proceed onward to Lumbini (about 1-hour drive).
NPR0, 1h0m

2:00PM

Lunch at Lumbini Garden Restaurant

Refuel with Nepalese and Indian vegetarian cuisine conveniently located near the Lumbini pilgrimage sites.
NPR500, 1h0m

3:00PM

Visit Lumbini Sacred Garden

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site where Buddha was born, including the Maya Devi Temple and various monasteries. Open until 6PM.
NPR1000, 2h0m

5:00PM

Check-in at Lumbini Tourist Hotel

Settle into comfortable accommodation close to spiritual sites to rest before next day's journey.
NPR2500, Overnight

7:30PM

Dinner at Buddha Bamboo Restaurant

Enjoy a peaceful dinner with a variety of vegetarian options in this serene setting near Lumbini.
NPR600, 1h0m
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Day 2: Kathmandu Spiritual Tour

Lumbini to Kathmandu, Nepal on June 15, 2025

6:30AM

Early Breakfast at Hotel

Have a quick breakfast with fresh fruits and traditional Nepalese fare to start your travel day.
Included, 30m

7:00AM

Drive from Lumbini to Kathmandu

Embark on a 7-hour scenic drive through Nepal's countryside heading east to Kathmandu, the spiritual heart of Nepal.
NPR0, 7h0m

2:00PM

Lunch at Royal Spice Restaurant, Kathmandu

Taste delicious Nepalese and Indian fusion cuisine in this well-rated restaurant near Thamel.
NPR800, 1h0m

3:00PM

Visit Pashupatinath Temple

Explore one of the most significant Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, witnessing spiritual rituals by the Bagmati River, open until 5PM.
NPR1000, 1h30m

4:30PM

Visit Boudhanath Stupa

Experience the largest spherical stupa in Nepal and a key Tibetan Buddhist pilgrimage site, open late for peaceful circumambulation.
NPR200, 1h0m

6:00PM

Check-in at Hotel Shanker

Relax in this heritage hotel blending traditional Nepali architecture with modern comfort near central Kathmandu.
NPR4000, Overnight

7:30PM

Dinner at Garden Kitchen Café

Enjoy organic, vegetarian-friendly dishes in a tranquil garden ambiance within Kathmandu.
NPR900, 1h0m
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Day 3: Temples & Return

Kathmandu to Lucknow on June 16, 2025

7:30AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Start your day with a nourishing breakfast at the hotel to energize for early sightseeing.
Included, 30m

8:00AM

Visit Swayambhunath Stupa

Explore the ancient 'Monkey Temple,' a mountaintop Buddhist stupa offering panoramic views of Kathmandu valley. Open from 6AM to 6PM.
NPR300, 1h30m

9:30AM

Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square

Tour the historic Royal Palace complex and spiritual temples in the heart of Kathmandu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site open until 5PM.
NPR1500, 1h30m

11:00AM

Lunch at Bhojan Griha

Enjoy authentic Nepali cuisine with traditional ambiance, perfect before your return journey.
NPR1000, 1h0m

12:00PM

Drive from Kathmandu to Sunauli Border

Begin the approximately 8-hour drive back to the India border town of Sunauli.
NPR0, 8h0m

8:00PM

Border Formalities and Continue to Lucknow

Complete immigration procedures to return to India and drive onward towards Lucknow, approximately 5 more hours by car.
INR0, 5h0m

1:00AM

Arrival in Lucknow

End of spiritual 3-day road trip with arrival back home after an enriching journey.
INR0, End
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