Recommended Experiences

Enjoy Kathmandu’s cultural highlights on a half-day walking tour. Visit Durbar Square with its many temples and palaces, the ‘monkey temple’ at Swayambhunath, Kathmandu’s busy main bazaar called Asan Tol, and Thamel – the tourist heartland where you will find numerous shops, cafes and restaurants.

Climb to the top of Mera Peak, Nepal’s highest trekking peak, for the ultimate sunrise views of the high Himalaya. No technical experience needed just a good level of fitness and a love of mountain walking.

Every autumn, Thyangboche Monastery comes alive with music, dance and colour when the Mani Rimdu festivities begin. Spend a day at the festival and continue on towards Everest Base Camp, or simply enjoy the festival and fantastic views of Everest, before trekking back to Lukla.

If you’ve got an adventurous spirit and want to go beyond the popular trekking trails, then head into wild Nepal. Dolpo, Kangchenjunga, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri and Makalu all offer remote treks, hidden villages, cultural interest and superlative Himalayan scenery.

Very few regions of Nepal can be trekked in the summer – mustang is one of the exceptions. It’s also a scenically and culturally distinct area where you can see remarkable hermit caves, an ancient walled city and a spectacular desert landscape set against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks. A two-week trek gives ample time for a thorough exploration.

Trek through traditional Sherpa villages and dramatic mountain scenery with stunning views of towering Himalayan giants. Stay in trekking lodges that offer en suite rooms, excellent food and service and delightful landscaped gardens.

Search for rhinos, leopards and even Royal Bengal Tigers at Chitwan - Nepal's oldest and premier national park. Wildlife viewing can be enjoyed from your comfortable safari lodge, or explore the park on foot, by canoe or in a jeep for closer wild encounters.

Trek through timeless scenery into the spectacular heart of the Annapurnas on this ideal introductory Himalayan trek. Spend time exploring the Sanctuary and stay at traditional tea houses or good quality trekking lodges en route.

Enjoy gentle trekking between luxury lodges, set amid the tranquil beauty of the Annapurna foothills. Relax each evening in comfortable lounges with attractive en suite rooms, and walk each day through verdant rural scenery and pretty villages.

At the top of every trekker's wishlist, the classic trek to Everest Base Camp takes you to the foot of the world's highest mountain. The trek takes two weeks giving excellent acclimatisation as well as ample time to enjoy the dramatic scenery. Tea houses and comfy lodges provide the accommodation along the trail.