Pakistan & Nepal Overland Tour (via India)
The Pakistan & Nepal Overland Tour is a 21-day journey from the Karakoram to the Himalaya: Islamabad, Hunza and Lahore in Pakistan, through India via Amritsar and Varanasi, and into Nepal for Lumbini, Pokhara and Kathmandu.
- Duration21 Days
- CountriesPakistan, India & Nepal
- BorderWagah and Sunauli
- Best SeasonOctober – March
- StatusOn request (border closed)
From the Karakoram to the Himalaya
Pakistan and Nepal do not share a border, but the great overland route of South Asia links them through India. This journey connects the Karakoram of northern Pakistan with the Himalaya of Nepal, and the holy places of three faiths along the way.
The Pakistan Nepal Overland tour begins in Islamabad, Hunza and Lahore, crosses into India at Wagah (when open) for Amritsar and Varanasi on the Ganges, then enters Nepal at Sunauli for Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha, Pokhara and Kathmandu.
Trip Highlights
- Islamabad, the Hunza Valley and Lahore
- The Golden Temple in Amritsar
- Varanasi and the ghats of the Ganges
- Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha
- Pokhara and views of the Annapurna range
- Kathmandu's temples and old squares
Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Islamabad
Our team meets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel.
Overnight: HotelDay 2Islamabad and Taxila
Faisal Mosque, Saidpur Village and the ancient city of Taxila.
Overnight: HotelDay 3Fly to Gilgit, drive to Hunza
Mountain flight to Gilgit and drive to Karimabad.
Overnight: HotelDay 4–5Hunza Valley
Baltit and Altit forts, Attabad Lake and the Passu Cones.
Overnight: HotelDay 6Fly to Islamabad, drive to Lahore
Fly back to Islamabad and drive to Lahore via the motorway.
Overnight: HotelDay 7–8Lahore
Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque, the Walled City, Shalimar Gardens and food streets.
Overnight: HotelDay 9Cross into India
Cross the Wagah–Attari border (when open) to Amritsar and the Golden Temple.
Overnight: HotelDay 10Fly to Varanasi
Fly from Amritsar to Varanasi. Evening aarti on the ghats.
Overnight: HotelDay 11Varanasi
Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges and Sarnath.
Overnight: HotelDay 12Drive to the Nepal border
Long drive towards Sunauli and cross into Nepal.
Overnight: HotelDay 13Lumbini
The birthplace of the Buddha and its monasteries.
Overnight: HotelDay 14–16Pokhara
Lakeside, sunrise at Sarangkot over the Annapurnas and a short hike.
Overnight: HotelDay 17Drive or fly to Kathmandu
To Kathmandu by road or a short flight.
Overnight: HotelDay 18–20Kathmandu Valley
Durbar Squares of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, Swayambhunath and Boudhanath.
Overnight: HotelDay 21Depart Kathmandu
Transfer to Kathmandu airport for your flight home.
Overnight: —Overland routes depend on border status, visas and security advice. If a border is closed, we adjust the route or connect by flight. Your guide will always put safety first.
What's Included
Included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off at the start and end
- Hotels in Pakistan, India and Nepal
- Domestic flights Islamabad–Gilgit–Islamabad and Amritsar–Varanasi, or road transport
- Private vehicle with experienced drivers in Pakistan, and partner vehicles abroad
- English-speaking guides in each country
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Entry fees to sites in the itinerary
- Visa support letters (LOI) for Pakistan and help with the second country
Not Included
- International flights to the start and from the end of the tour
- Visa fees for all countries
- Travel insurance valid in all countries visited
- Lunches and drinks
- Flights between Pakistan and India if the Wagah border is closed
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Anything not listed under "Included"
Moments from the Trail
Why Choose the Pakistan Nepal Overland Tour?
The Pakistan Nepal Overland tour links the great mountain ranges and spiritual traditions of South Asia in one journey, from the forts of Hunza to the stupas of Kathmandu.
While the Wagah border is closed, the India section is connected by flight. Buddhist travellers may also enjoy our Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour of Pakistan before continuing to Lumbini.
Before you travel, read our Pakistan visa guide and our advice on travel insurance, or browse all our overland tours from Pakistan.
Plan the rest of your trip
Good to Know
Border Status
The Wagah–Attari border has been closed to foot traffic since April 2025, with no reopening date announced. While it remains closed, we connect Lahore and Amritsar or Delhi by flight via a Gulf hub, and the tour runs on request. The India–Nepal border at Sunauli is normally open to foreign travellers.
Visas
You need visas for Pakistan and India in advance; Nepal visas are usually available on arrival for many nationalities.
Partners Abroad
In Pakistan our own team runs your trip. In the second country we work with trusted local partners, so you have guides, drivers and hotels arranged on both sides of the border.
When to Go
October to March is the best time, with clear Himalayan views in October and November. Read our guide to the best time to visit Pakistan.
Reserve Your Place on the Tour
Message us with your preferred dates. Our team will check the latest border status and send you the best possible route and a quote.
