Escorted Tours 2024 - 2025

Day 1: UK to Kathmandu Depart the UK on your overnight flight. 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* with a walk to the lakeside or a stroll around the lake and a boat ride. Day 13: Pokhara to Kathmandu B/L/D Fly back to Kathmandu in time for dinner. Day 14: Kathmandu to the UK B After breakfast, transfer for your return flight, or continue on to your chosen extension. 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 p132-133 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 No Single Supplement Rooms with no single supplement are available. Once sold, supplement starts from £299 Departures & from prices Mar 24 £2,299 Feb 25 £2,299 Sep 24 £1,999 Mar 25 £2,399 Oct 24 £2,269 Sep 25 £1,999 Nov 24 £2,149 Oct 25 £2,299 Jan 25 £1,899 Nov 25 £2,199 • Lead-in price based on 17 Jan 25 • Everest Mountain Flight from £269 • *Sarankot Sunrise Excursion from £69 • Tipping paid locally £64 pp per tour Save £100 on selected departures with code TOUR100 Extend your tour Nagarkot stay, 3 nights, 4 H B&B from £299 Tigers of Ranthambore*, 4 nights, 4 H Full Board from £679 *2 nights spent in Delhi Solo Group departures available from £2,049 33 Southern Asia Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details