Escorted Tours 2022-23 Brochure - Mercury Holidays

45 Hundreds more escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk Southern Asia Day 1: UK to Kathmandu D Depart the UK on your overnight flight, via Doha. Day 2: Kathmandu L/D On arrival, you be will met and transferred to your hotel, re-joining your group later for a welcome dinner. Day 3: Kathmandu B/L/D Today, embark on a full day of sightseeing, beginning at historic Durbar Square, then on to the Buddhist stupa of Swayanbhunath. After lunch, journey to Patan and explore Krishna Temple. Day 4: Kathmandu B/L/D Enjoy a morning tour of Bhaktapur, visiting Nyatapola, Nepal’s tallest temple, and Bhairav Temple before exploring Pottery Square, the Palace of 55 Windows and the Golden Gate. After lunch, head to the Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple, before dinner and a Nepalese dance show. Day 5: Kathmandu to Pokhara B/L/D After breakfast, drive into the Himalayan foothills, arriving in Pokhara for an afternoon at leisure. Day 6: Pokhara to Syauli Bazaar B/L/D (Average 2 - 3 hours of walking including breaks) This morning, drive to Nayapul then start your trek into the Himalayas. Follow the Modi River to reach the compact village of Birethanti. After a break, continue on to the tiny village of Syauli Bazaar. Day 7: Syauli Bazaar to Ghandrung B/L/D (Average 3 – 4 hours of walking including breaks) Journey further into the mountain range on a walk along a level terrain. After a break, begin a steep ascent up stone steps to arrive in Ghandrung. Later, visit the Annapurna Conservation Area Project Head Office, then stop at a viewpoint for panoramic vistas of Annapurna and the surrounding peaks. Day 8: Ghandrung to Jhinu Danda B/L/D (Average 4 - 5 hours of walking including breaks) Follow an undulating trail which ascends and descends towards Jhinu Danda, where you’ll break for lunch then explore the surrounding area on foot. Day 9: Jhinu Danda to Landrung B/L/D (Average 3 - 4 hours of walking including breaks) Depart Jhinu Danda on today’s trek, descending steeply to some nearby cliffs. Next, cross a suspension bridge which provides superb views of the valley and River Modi. Walk onward as you ascend to the village of Landrung (1640m). Day 10: Landrung to Dhampus B/L/D (Average 5 - 6 hours of walking including breaks) Today’s trail takes you past rolling paddy fields on a flat, hour-long walk. After a break, ascend stone steps to Tolka. Enjoy lunch then trek to Pothana village where the trail descends to Dhampus. Day 11: Dhampus to Pokhara B/L/D (Average 2 -3 hours of walking including breaks) After a sunrise viewing of the mountain peaks and breakfast, walk to Suikhet Phedi. Depart for Pokhara where you’ll have the afternoon at leisure. Day 12: Pokhara B/L/D Today is at leisure or choose one of two optional excursions (at a fee): A drive to the viewpoint at Sarankot* with a walk to the lakeside or a stroll around the lake and a boat ride. Day 13: Pokhara to Kathmandu B/L/D Travel back to Kathmandu for a day at leisure. Day 14: Kathmandu to the UK B After breakfast, transfer for your return flight, via Doha, or continue on your chosen extension. Extend your tour Tigers of Ranthambore, 4 nights, 4 H B&B from £669 Nagarkot stay, 3 nights, 4 H B&B from £249 Hiking the Himalayas’ Annapurna Trail Tour highlights ✔ Trek along the awe-inspiring Annapurna Trail ✔ Explore Durbar Square, Patan and Swayanbhunath stupa ✔ Visit Pokhara, on the shores of Phewa Lake ✔ Enjoy the hot springs of Jhinu Danda and enjoy a sunrise viewing from Dhampus Tour includes • All meals daily • 3.5 and 4 H accommodation: Kathmandu-Hotel Ambassador, Pokhara- Kuti Resort & Spa, Syauli Bazaar-Namaste Lodge, Ghandrung-Milan Lodge, Jhinu Danda-Namaste Lodge, Landrung-Sherpa Lodge, Dhampus-Dhaulagiri Lodge • Flights from London Heathrow with Qatar (via Doha) • Average daily walking time: 3.5 hours Trekking will take place in mountainous areas, with steep inclines, mountain and riverside trails and ascending and descending stone steps through villages. Walking pace: Challenging No Single Supplement Rooms available with no single supplement. Once sold, single supplement starts from £269 Journey into the Himalayas along the Annapurna circuit, staying in unique mountain lodges on this 14-day tour that travels past snow-capped peaks and mountain vistas along one of the world’s most rewarding walking trails. Walking Tour Kathmandu Syauli Bazaar Pokhara Ghandrung Jhinu Danda Landrung Dhampus  < <    Coach Air Foot Annapurna Trail Departures & from prices 1 Apr 22 £1,939 10 Mar 23 £1,999 7 Oct 22 £2,089 31 Mar 23 £1,959 18 Nov 22 £1,919 22 Sep 23 £1,959 20 Jan 23 £1,889 6 Oct 23 £2,119 17 Feb 23 £1,799 17 Nov 23 £1,939 • Solo Group departures from £1,999 • Everest Mountain Flight from £249 • *Sarankot Sunrise Excursion from £49