Escorted Tours 2023 - 2025

Kathmandu Syauli Bazaar Pokhara Ghandrung Jhinu Danda Landrung Dhampus   < <    4 3 1 1 1 2 Coach Air Foot Nights 2 Annapurna Trail Hiking the Himalayas’ Annapurna Trail What you’ll see ⚫ Trek along the Annapurna Trail ⚫ Explore Durbar Square, Patan and the Swayanbhunath Stupa ⚫ Visit Pokhara, on the shores of Phewa Lake ⚫ Enjoy Jhinu Danda’s hot springs 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. What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to Nepal with Qatar Airways (via Doha). See page 136-37 for regional flights ✔ Where you’ll stay Kathmandu, 4 H Aloft Kathmandu Thamel 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 ✔ 35 meals ✔ 3 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide ✔ 6 walks Treks through mountainous areas and villages, with steep inclines, riverside trails and stone steps. Tour pace: Challenging Walking Tour Small Group Tour - 25 or less No Single Supplement Rooms with no single supplement are available. Once sold, supplement starts from £289 Departures & from prices Oct 2023 £2,319 Nov 2024 £2,049 Nov 2023 £2,239 Jan 2025 £1,999 Jan 2024 £1,899 Feb 2025 £1,899 Feb 2024 £1,799 Mar 2025 £2,099 Mar 2024 £1,999 Sep 2025 £2,099 Sep 2024 £1,999 Oct 2025 £2,369 Oct 2024 £2,269 Nov 2025 £2,149 • Lead-in price based on 16 Feb 24 • Solo Group departures available from £2,199 • Everest Mountain Flight from £269 • Tipping paid locally £64 pp per tour 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 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 evening 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 (Sarankot Sunrise Excursion from £69 ) 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 in time for dinner. Day 14: Kathmandu to the UK B After breakfast, transfer for your return flight, via Doha, or continue on to your chosen extension. 29 Southern Asia Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details