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.
Mountain Kingdoms' Annapurna Sanctuary is the ideal first Himalayan trek through classic high mountain scenery. This 15-day vigorous grade trekking holiday starts in Kathmandu, Nepal, and leads right into the heart of the Annapurna mountain range. No camping, stay in teahouses and hotels.
Trek to Everest Base Camp, Nepal, in comfort, with excellent acclimatisation and first rate leaders. For 9 nights on trek stay in luxury lodges with excellent facilities, food and service. Other nights are spent in the best tea houses available on the trail. Stay in Dwarika’s hotel in Kathmandu, a 5-star heritage property.
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.
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.
Our Upper Dolpo to Jomsom itinerary visits a remote region of Nepal, instead of following the more popular Dolpo Circuit we head further north to an area very close to the Tibet border and then walk out on the challenging trail to Jomsom along The Great Himalaya Trail.
A classic trekking holiday in the 'wild west' Nepal region of Dolpo
A 25 day strenuous holiday trekking in Nepal and then Tibet. Join pilgrims on the Kailash Kora around sacred Mount Kailash and at the Saga Dawa festival.
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.
