Holiday overview
Compared to their neighbours – China and India – these Himalayan gems are certainly small in size. But everything else in these two, landlocked countries – from the soaring peaks of the world s highest mountain range to the smiles and warmth of welcome you ll receive from the locals – is on a grand scale. This two-week, tailor-made journey begins with Kathmandu s gilded stupas and ancient city squares before a short flight west brings you to the pretty town of Pokhara, a sleepy, lakeside idyll framed by the snow-capped Annapurnas. Then, it s on to Bhutan, where you ll spend nine memorable days exploring the valleys, mountains and sacred temples of this secretive Himalayan kingdom.