Mercury Holidays 2021-2023 Brochure

Colours of Nepal This tour takes you to the city of Kathmandu and up into the hilltop settlement of Bandipur and lakeside city of Pokhara, then finishes in the jungles of Chitwan National Park for your chance to spot Bengal Tigers. Day 1: UK to Kathmandu Depart the UK on your overnight flight, via Doha. Day 2: Kathmandu D Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in royal city of Patan. The afternoon will be at leisure before enjoying a welcome dinner. Day 3: Kathmandu B/L/D Start your first foray into Nepal’s capital with a visit to Boudhanath, before continuing to ancient Swayambhunath. Return to Patan and explore the temples and palaces of Durbar Square before ending your day with a shopping trip in Thamel. Day 4: Kathmandu to Bandipur B/L/D After breakfast, drive to the hilltop settlement of Bandipur whose traditional Newari-style buildings and community are seemingly untouched by modern life. Following lunch, venture into the heart of the town 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. This sleepy lakeside city enjoys a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere and is the perfect base for day walks or hikes into the spectacular surrounding mountains. On arrival, there will be some time to unwind before your evening meal. Day 6: Pokhara B/L/D After breakfast, take a tour to the stunning Devil’s Falls, a cascading waterfall that bursts through a tunnel and falls into a cave deep below. Next, visit Mahendra Cave before making a stop at the Tibetan refugee camp to browse the local handicrafts. Finally, take a peaceful boat trip on the serene waters of the lake. Day 7: Pokhara to Chitwan B/L/D Depart this morning for Chitwan National Park, a haven for endangered wildlife. Stop en route at Manakamana where a cable car will take you to a spectacular viewpoint with a 17th century temple and shrine. After lunch, your journey will continue into the national park. 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 where you may encounter the rare gharial, a fish-eating crocodile. Next, visit the elephant breeding centre where you will have the chance to watch mother and baby elephants interact. After lunch, the group will proceed further into the jungle for a guided Jeep safari where you may spot deer, rhinoceros, antelope and the “King of the Jungle”, the Bengal Tiger. Day 9: Chitwan to Kathmandu B/L/D Leaving Chitwan after breakfast, you will head back to Kathmandu, arriving in the late afternoon. Day 10: Kathmandu to the UK B Transfer for your return flight, via Doha or continue on to your chosen extension. Boudhanath Stupa, Katmandu No Single Supplement Rooms available with no single supplement. Once sold, single supplement starts from £349 Private Tour Upgrade From £179 . Includes a private guide, transport and choice of departure date. Tour highlights ✔ Witness Kathmandu’s Buddhist stupas of Boudhanath and Swayambhunath ✔ Visit the hilltop village of Bandipur and Durbar Square ✔ Devil’s Falls and Mahendra Cave ✔ Explore Chitwan National Park ✔ Enjoy a cable car ride to Manakamana’s hilltop temple Tour includes • All meals included • 3 and 4 H accommodation: Kathmandu-Hotel Himalaya, Bhandipur- Guan Ghar Resort, Pokhara-Fishtail Lodge, Chitwan-Hotel Parkside • Flights from London Heathrow with Qatar (via Doha). Regional departures available from Manchester and Cardiff Extend your tour A Taste of India, 3 nights, 4 H Full Board from £499 India’s Golden Triangle, 6 nights, 4 H Full Board from £749 Mystical Bhutan, 4 nights, 3 H B&B from £1,199 Tour pace: Intermediate Ready to find out more? For further details, check prices and availability, and explore all of our holidays visit our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk or call our experienced team free on 0800 298 9865 10 days from £1,589  Kathmandu Chitwan National Park Bandipur Pokhara Patan < < Coach Air Visit our website or call for full prices and departure dates 138 Southern Asia    P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £179