Mercury Holidays 2021-2023 Brochure

2 Visit the heart of Kathmandu Kathmandu, Nepal Bhaktapur Durbar square is a living museum, its many temples and shrines still used for worship by Kathmandu’s locals. Ornate wood carvings and striking terracotta brick work characterise the famous art and architecture of the indigenous Newari master builders. • See page 138 1 Journey along the ancient Silk Road Bukhara, Uzbekistan Dating back over 2500 years to the Persian empire, this ancient, beguiling city flourished during the Middle Ages as a centre of commerce, culture, and scholarship. Filled with ornate, Islamic architectural wonders, central Asia’s holiest city is not to be missed. • See pages 136-137 Must see highlights. Central and Southern Asia 1 2 3 Visit our website or call for full prices and departure dates 134 Central and Southern Asia