Escorted Tours 2023-2024

Smaller Group Size Day 1: UK to Kathmandu Depart the UK on your overnight flight, via Doha. Day 2: Kathmandu 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 to Ghandrung B/L/D (Average 3 - 4 hours of walking including breaks) After breakfast, drive to Syauli Bazaar and trek from Modi River to Kimcha village. After lunch, embark on a steep ascent on stone steps, through paddy fields to reach the village of Ghandrung. Day 7: Ghandrung B/L/D (Average 3 – 4 hours of walking including breaks) After breakfast, visit Annapurna Conservation Area Project Head Office. From here, see panoramic views of Mount Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, Machhapuchare, Annapurna III and other snowy mountains. 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 to your chosen extension. 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 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 Durbar Square Meal plan: All meals daily Accommodation: Kathmandu, 4 H Vivanta Kathmandu Pokhara, 3 H Kuti Resort & Spa Ghandrung, 3 H Milan Lodge Jhinu Danda, Namaste Lodge Landrung, 3 H Sherpa Lodge Dhampus, 3 H Dhaulagiri Lodge Flights: London Heathrow to Nepal with Qatar Airways (via Doha). Regional departures available from Manchester Average daily walking time: 3.5 hours Trekking will take place in mountainous areas, with steep inclines, riverside trails and ascending and descending stone steps through villages. Walking pace: Challenging Kathmandu Syauli Bazaar Pokhara Ghandrung Jhinu Danda Landrung Dhampus  < <    Coach Air Foot Nights 2 4 3 1 1 2 1 Smaller Group Tour Departures & from prices 22 Sep 23 £1,959 8 Mar 24 £2,169 6 Oct 23 £2,119 29 Mar 24 £1,999 17 Nov 23 £1,939 20 Sep 24 £1,999 19 Jan 24 £1,899 4 Oct 24 £2,269 16 Feb 24 £1,799 15 Nov 24 £2,049 • Solo Group departures available 10 Mar 23, 22 Sep 23, 8 Mar 24 & 20 Sep 24 from £2,089 • Everest Mountain Flight from £269 • *Sarankot Sunrise Excursion from £69 • Tipping paid locally £64 Extend your tour Nagarkot stay, 3 nights, 4 H B&B from £289 Tigers of Ranthambore, 4 nights, 4 H Full Board from £669 *2 nights in Delhi No Single Supplement Rooms available with no single supplement. Once sold, single supplement starts from £279 34 Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details Southern Asia