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Nepal Tour Package from Kanpur – 5 Nights / 6 Days

Overnight train to Gorakhpur, road trip through Nepal — 5 Nights / 6 Days from Kanpur

Overview

The classic road route from Kanpur

Quick answer

Our Nepal tour package from Kanpur is a 5 Nights / 6 Days trip covering Gorakhpur, Lumbini, Pokhara, Kathmandu. From Kanpur, take the train to Gorakhpur for the border crossing, or fly straight to Kathmandu, where the same plan can start. The best time to go is October–November and March–April. Prices are on request with a free written quote.

This Nepal Tour Package from Kanpur is a 5 nights / 6 days plan by our Gorakhpur team. Kanpur is one of the best-placed cities for the road route into Nepal: Gorakhpur is about 400 km away, an overnight train from Kanpur Central, and from there the Sonauli border is two hours by car. No airports, no connections — just a train and our vehicle.

The Nepal tour package from Kanpur follows the classic line: Lumbini first, then the hill road to Pokhara, and Kathmandu at the end.

Quick facts

Duration
5 Nights / 6 Days
Price
On request — free quote
Joining point
Gorakhpur station, then the Sonauli border
Route
Gorakhpur – Lumbini – Pokhara – Kathmandu
Best for
Families, couples and groups from Kanpur and nearby towns
How to reach

How to reach Nepal from Kanpur

Here is how the journey works, whether you go Kanpur to Nepal by train or choose another option.

  1. Leave KanpurBoard at Kanpur Central (CNB), or fly from Kanpur (KNU) — limited flights.
  2. By train to the borderOvernight trains from Kanpur Central reach Gorakhpur by morning in about 7–9 hours; our driver meets you on the platform.
  3. Or fly straight to KathmanduFlyers can use Lucknow airport, about 90 km away, for a flight to Kathmandu (direct when operating, otherwise via Delhi).
  4. Where we meet youWe meet your flight at Tribhuvan airport in Kathmandu, or your train at Gorakhpur station — the package starts from whichever you choose.
  5. Tour day oneGorakhpur to Lumbini.
  6. Back to KanpurFly home to Kanpur from Kathmandu, or take the train back from Gorakhpur station — we time the last day to your ticket.

Book long-distance trains from Kanpur early in festival months, when quotas fill quickly.

Why Kanpur families like the train plan

It keeps costs predictable and luggage simple, and the whole family travels together from the start. Families from Unnao, Fatehpur and Kanpur Dehat board the same train.

Kanpur to Gorakhpur

Overnight trains from Kanpur Central reach Gorakhpur in the morning. Our driver meets you at the station.

The return is the same way, with a margin before your train home.

  • Airport: Kanpur (KNU) — limited flights
  • Railway station: Kanpur Central (CNB)
  • Joining point: Gorakhpur station (train) or Kathmandu airport (flight)

Kanpur to the border

  • Train: Overnight to Gorakhpur.
  • Road: About 2 hours from Gorakhpur to Sonauli.
  • Return: Evening train home on Day 6.
Day-wise itinerary

Kanpur to Nepal itinerary (5N/6D)

The Nepal itinerary from Kanpur follows; tell us if you want a slower pace.

1

Day 1 – Gorakhpur to Lumbini

Morning pickup, border formalities at Sonauli, Maya Devi temple in Lumbini.Keep an hour for the international monasteries if time allows.
2

Day 2 – Lumbini to Pokhara

The Siddhartha Highway through Butwal and the hills.Phewa Lake's boats leave from Lakeside for the Tal Barahi island temple; the ride takes about ten minutes each way.Lakeside is walkable in the evening, with plenty of vegetarian cafés.
3

Day 3 – Pokhara sightseeing

Sarangkot sunrise, Phewa boating, Gupteshwor cave.Paragliders launch from Sarangkot's slopes between October and May and land on the shore of Phewa Lake.Sarangkot sunrise needs a very early start; carry a warm layer.
4

Day 4 – Manakamana and Kathmandu

Cable car to Manakamana, then Kathmandu.Manakamana Bhagwati is a two-tiered pagoda temple; queues are shortest on weekday mornings.The Mugling stretch can have traffic — keep snacks handy.
5

Day 5 – Kathmandu

Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Swayambhunath.The evening aarti on the Bagmati ghats at Pashupatinath starts around sunset and lasts about an hour.Thamel is the easiest area for an evening meal and shopping.
6

Day 6 – Kathmandu to Gorakhpur

Long drive back via Sonauli for the night train.Kathmandu to Gorakhpur takes about 10–11 hours with the border formalities, so departure is at first light.Share your train or flight details with us so the pickup is on time.

Quick trip notes

  • Lumbini from Kanpur: Day 1 — Gorakhpur to Lumbini.
  • Pokhara from Kanpur: Day 2 — Lumbini to Pokhara.
  • Kathmandu from Kanpur: Day 4 — Manakamana and Kathmandu.
  • Kanpur to Kathmandu flights: Flyers can use Lucknow airport, about 90 km away, for a flight to Kathmandu (direct when operating, otherwise via Delhi).
  • Nepal holiday from Kanpur: 5 Nights / 6 Days in all, covering Gorakhpur, Lumbini, Pokhara, Kathmandu.
  • Nepal pickup for Kanpur travellers: Gorakhpur station, then the Sonauli border.
  • Nepal trip cost from Kanpur: Quoted per enquiry from Kanpur: your dates and any extra nights or add-on visits and your room plan (including children) set the figure.

How we price this trip

The price for the Nepal tour from Kanpur is shared on request, because it depends mostly on any extra nights or add-on visits and your room plan (including children). We send the written quote after confirming your dates and the Gorakhpur station start; you can compare before deciding.

Package inclusions

✅ Package Includes

  • Hotel stay as per itinerary
  • Private cab throughout Nepal route
  • Pickup from agreed joining point
  • All major sightseeing
  • Driver allowance, toll & parking
  • Trip coordination support

❌ Not Included

  • Train/flight from Kanpur
  • Entry tickets & cable car fees
  • Personal expenses & shopping
  • Meals (unless mentioned)
  • Extra sightseeing due to weather
  • Travel insurance

Best time to visit Nepal from Kanpur

October–November and March–April. Avoid the rains in July–August.

Tips for travellers from Kanpur

  • Book train berths as soon as dates are fixed.
  • Carry Voter ID or passport.
  • Exchange a little money at Sonauli.

Questions from Kanpur travellers

Comparing Nepal tour packages from Kanpur? Quick answers on reaching Nepal, choosing your month and fitting the 5N/6D plan into your leave. Your dates and group size decide the final plan — ask us anytime.

Overnight trains from Kanpur Central reach Gorakhpur in the morning. Our driver meets you at the station.
October–November and March–April. Avoid the rains in July–August.
No. An overnight train to Gorakhpur and road travel in Nepal.
About two hours to Sonauli. The road runs north through Campierganj and Pharenda to the crossing.
Gorakhpur to Lumbini — Morning pickup, border formalities at Sonauli, Maya Devi temple in Lumbini.
The 5 Nights / 6 Days plan covers Gorakhpur, Lumbini, Pokhara, Kathmandu, as shown in the day-wise itinerary above.
Indian citizens need a valid passport or Election Commission Voter ID; no visa is required. Aadhaar and PAN are not accepted as travel documents, and we confirm the current rule for children when you book.
Price is on request — for the Nepal tour from Kanpur, your dates plus any extra nights or add-on visits and your room plan (including children) make the difference. Send them through the quote form for a free written figure.
Yes, on the same train. Unnao lies between Kanpur and Lucknow, so families board there and meet the group at Gorakhpur.

Plan your Nepal tour package from Kanpur

From Kanpur, the 5 Nights / 6 Days plan can be adjusted to your leave. Share your dates and we will send a written itinerary and price.

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