Visitors are wooed to Nepal by the Himalayas, which loom massive and magnificent over the small country (only marginally bigger than England). Everest is in the north east, the Annapurna peaks ‒ including Machapuchare, shaped like a fish’s tail ‒ in the mid north. A fantastic trekking country, there are spectacular foothills terraced with tiny rice fields and high pastures where yaks and dzos (cow/yak crosses) graze, peppered with time-honoured villages accessible only on foot.
There are other experiences too: raft down one of Nepal’s myriad rivers; head south to the rhino-rich lowlands; go tiger spotting in the southern Chitwan National Park; explore the Kathmandu Valley where Hindu and Buddhist cultures blend and where several ancient capitals are testimony to a wonderfully colourful history, from Kathmandu itself to beautiful Bhaktapur. Some sites are still being pieced together after Nepal’s severe earthquake in 2015, but visitors help support its restoration.
A classic trekking holiday in the Annapurnas; one of the best in Nepal
This is a challenging trek around Dhaulagiri the world’s seventh highest mountain crossing two Himalayan passes.
Heritage Nepal & Safari from Dragoman is an exhilarating holiday in Nepal. Available from 12 Sep 2020 to 3 Feb 2022 this 13 day trip costs from £795 and has a maximum group size of 22 persons.
Trek between a group of luxury lodges in the stunning Annapurna foothills, and relax in the two very best hotels in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
Himalayas, India & Bhutan from Dragoman is an exhilarating holiday in Bhutan, India, Nepal. Available from 9 Jan 2021 to 6 Apr 2022 this 89 day trip costs from £7,495 and has a maximum group size of 22 persons.
Discover the magic and mystery of Bhutan on this short tour of the country’s highlights, covering the sights of Paro and Thimphu, and taking in the astonishing monastery at Punakha. Also included is the beautiful valley of Gangtey, famous for its population of migrant-black-necked cranes, and an excellent base for walks. Start and ends in Kolkata
A classic trekking holiday in the 'wild west' Nepal region of Dolpo
This is a 36 day trek following a section of The Great Himalaya Trail ("GHT") in Nepal crossing the Lumba Sumba pass at 5,160m. We trek through a remote region on the border with Tibet from Kanchenjunga Base Camp to Makalu Base Camp.
An epic Himalayan trek crossing a region little changed by time; towering peaks, ancient villages and five of Nepal's finest 5,000m passes.
This holiday offers a superb chance to gain an insight into the culture and history of Nepal and to enjoy some wonderful Himalayan trekking and river rafting.
