The Himalayan kingdom of Nepal,
hemmed in by Tibet on the north and India along the south, contains
some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Its villages
and smaller towns are natural and unspoiled, and even seasoned
travellers are fascinated by Kathmandu, an exotic clash of the
old and the new. Closed to foreigners until after the Second
World War it was known as the Forbidden Kingdom and little was
known about it. Today its biggest claim to fame is Mt. Everest,
the highest mountain in the world, and the other spectacular
Mountains such as Annapurna and Kanchanjunga of the Great Himalaya.
Yet there is more on offer than just mountains; the lowlands
offer some excellent wildlife and the chance to elephant safari
in the Chitwan National Park. Combine these attractions with
a rich and varied culture and a friendly and open people and
you have a country that few leave without fond memories and
the desire to return.
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Highlights
of Tibet 15 days from £1,579 |
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of the world's most spectacular road journeys, from the
Forbidden City of Lhasa across the Himalaya to Kathmandu.
A rugged and fairly demanding trip; travel by air and
private minibus; very high altitudes and some rough roads.
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Nepal
Discoverer 14 days from £1,025 |
| The
temples and palaces of Kathmandu and Gorkha, the lakes
and mountain views of Pokhara, and game-viewing in Chitwan
National Park. A busy trip travelling by private bus.
There are some long drives on mountain roads, but plenty
of other activities as well, including 4 optional daywalks
to a maximum altitude of 2,000 m. and a chance to go rafting.
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Kathmandu
and the Nepal Himalaya 11days from £1,259 |
| Lakes,
mountains, temples and game parks, a comfortable exploration
of this beautiful Himalayan Kingdom. This itinerary packs
in many of the highlights of Nepal whilst providing comfortable
accommodation and a good degree of flexibility.
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Everest
Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes 23 days from £1,595 |
| Thyangboche,
Gokyo and the classic southern approach to the world's
highest peak. 17 days walking with full porterage; altitude
maximum 5545m., average 3660m.. more>>
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