Worldwide Escorted Tours 2024-2026

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 Hotel Himalaya Bandipur, 3 H Gaun Ghar Resort Pokhara, 3 H Fishtail Lodge Chitwan, 3 H Hotel Parkside Chitwan ✔ 23 meals ✔ 7 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide  Tour pace: Intermediate Day 1: UK to Kathmandu Depart the UK on your overnight flight. Day 2: Kathmandu & Patan D Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel in one of three royal cities in Kathmandu Valley. Day 3: Kathmandu & Patan B/L/D Following breakfast, explore Nepal’s capital city. Begin with Boudhanath, the largest and holiest Buddhist stupa outside of Tibet. Continue on to the ancient religious complex of Swayambhunath, also known as Monkey Temple due to the families of macaques that live and roam around the grounds. After lunch your tour returns to Patan. Explore the enchanting melange of temples and former Royal palaces of Durbar Square before concluding your day with a shopping trip in Thamel where you can barter for souvenirs or take a break to enjoy a sweet pastry from one of the local bakeries. Day 4: Kathmandu to Bandipur B/L/D In the morning you will begin your drive to Bandipur, arriving in time for lunch. With winding lanes, traditional Newari-style buildings and a community of farmers and traders, this beautiful town is seemingly untouched by modern life. Following a local lunch, venture into the heart of Bandipur to discover Bandipur Bazaar. Day 5: Bandipur to Pokhara B/L/D Enjoy a morning at leisure in Bandipur before journeying to Pokhara, the gateway to the peaks and valleys of the Annapurna mountain range. Arriving at your hotel in the late afternoon, there will be some time to unwind before your evening meal. Day 6: Pokhara B/L/D After breakfast, a tour to the stunning Devi’s Falls follows. Next visit Mahendra Cave to appreciate the stalagmites and stalactites before making a stop at the Tibetan refugee camp. Finally, take a peaceful boat trip on the serene waters of the lake before enjoying a riverside lunch. Returning to your lodge in the afternoon the rest of the day is at leisure. Day 7: Pokhara to Chitwan B/L/D Today, depart for Chitwan National Park, one of the largest havens for the endangered Bengal tiger and home to the rare one-horned Indian rhinoceros. Stop en route at Manakamana to take a cable car ride to the summit of a spectacular viewpoint. Following lunch, continue into the sub-tropical lowlands of the national park where, in the evening you will experience a Tharu Cultural Show. Day 8: Chitwan B/L/D Your full day tour of Chitwan National Park begins in the morning with a canoe ride up the Rapti River. Next, visit the elephant breeding centre where you will have the chance to watch mother and baby elephants interact. After lunch, proceed further into the jungle for a guided Jeep safari. Day 9: Chitwan to Kathmandu B/L/D After breakfast, travel back to Kathmandu, stopping for lunch along the way and arriving back in the city in the late afternoon. Enjoy your final dinner with the rest of your group. Day 10: Kathmandu to the UK B Transfer for your return flight, or continue on to your chosen extension. What you’ll see  Uncover the Buddhist stupas of Boudhanath and Swayambhunath  Visit the hilltop village of Bandipur and explore its bazaar  Explore the ancient temples and opulent palaces of Durbar Square  Enjoy the lakeside city of Pokhara  Embark on a wildlife safari through Chitwan National Park  Witness breathtaking views of the Himalayas Nestled between India and Tibet, Nepal is a melting pot of diverse ethnic groups, stunning mountainous landscapes and dense ancient cities. This wonderful tour takes you to evocative Kathmandu then up into the hilltop settlement of Bandipur and lakeside city of Pokhara, before finishing in Chitwan National Park. Colours of Nepal THIS TOUR EXPLORE Includes all meals Bodhnath Stupa, Kathmandu Prices from Sep 2024 £2,099 Nov 2025 £2,399 Oct 2024 £2,399 Jan 2026 £2,199 Nov 2024 £2,499 Feb 2026 £2,199 Jan 2025 £2,299 May 2026 £1,999 Feb 2025 £2,199 Jun 2026 £2,199 May 2025 £1,999 Aug 2026 £2,399 Jun 2025 £2,199 Oct 2026 £2,599 Sep 2025 £2,399 Nov 2026 £2,399 Oct 2025 £2,599 • Dates are available throughout each month • Lead-in price based on 19 May 25 & 18 May 26 • Tipping paid locally £30 pp per tour Extend your tour A Taste of India 3 nights, 4 H Full Board from £499 India’s Golden Triangle 6 nights Full Board from £769 Mystical Bhutan 4 nights from £1,499 No Single Supplement Rooms with no single supplement are available. Once sold, supplement starts from £389 Includes: Private vehicle & driver/guide or driver and local guides; return flights accommodation, meals and excursions as per Group Tour. DAILY DEPARTURES AVAILABLE Private Touring Option From only an extra £40 pp per day Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details Central Asia, India & Sri Lanka  25