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Holidays with festivals
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There's nothing better than celebrating with the locals and many of our holidays include time spent at a colourful festival. You can join a festival on selected departures of the following holidays.
17 Holidays
Definitive Cultural Tour of Bhutan
13 day Tour
- Visit the key cultural sights including the Tiger’s Nest Monastery and Punakha Dzong
- Explore picturesque villages and get under the skin of authentic Bhutanese life and culture
- Join the celebrations at a Bhutanese festival
- Stay in a 5 star hotel in Kathmandu
- September departure led by Michael Rutland OBE
Flight inclusive from £4455, Land only from £3460
Luxury Lodges to Ama Dablam Base Camp
16 day Vigorous Walking & Trekking
- Stay in luxury lodges on trek with excellent facilities, food and service
- Trek the main trails of the Everest region including the old Tibetan trade route the Nangpa La
- Meet climbers or simply explore the Base Camp of beautiful Ama Dablam
- Enjoy the Mani Rimdu Festival on the November 2024 departure
- Relax at indulgent Dwarika's Hotel in Kathmandu
- Enjoy a walking tour of Kathmandu’s key sights
Flight inclusive from £4190, Land only from £3045
Definitive Cultural Tour of Ladakh
16 day Tour
- Take a train journey across the plains of India and ride the toy train to Shimla
- Explore Leh, the Indus valley and the famous temples at Alchi
- Attend an authentic Tibetan Buddhist festival
- Drive through the Greater Himalaya on a four day road trip
Flight inclusive from £3270, Land only from £2495
- Tour the ancient cities of Bhaktapur, Kathmandu, Patan and visit Lumbini - the birthplace of Buddha
- Enjoy village walks with stunning Himalayan views of the Annapurnas and Everest
- Go wild at Chitwan National Park with two full days of wildlife watching activities
- Stay in top quality hotels and lodges including Dwarika's fabulous Heritage Hotel
- Join the Tihar celebrations on the 27th October 2024 departure
Flight inclusive from £4345, Land only from £3195
Markha Valley Trek
14 day Vigorous Walking & Trekking
- A classic summer trek in the dramatic Indian Himalaya
- A week long trek crossing a pass of 5,216m/17,113ft
- Plenty of pre-trek acclimatisation time in and around Leh
- Time at a traditional Ladakhi festival
Flight inclusive from £2695, Land only from £1995
Save £110 this autumn
- A scenically spectacular little-known alternative to the Annapurna Sanctuary trek
- Wild terrain with towering cliffs, waterfalls, glaciers, a brilliant blue lake and a host of Himalayan giants
- Trek high point at French Advance Base Camp, 4,305m, with staggering 360-degree mountain views
- Four-star hotel in Kathmandu, exciting mountain road to the start of the trek, and a well-paced ascent
- Remote camping trek - the equal of anything in the Himalaya but in just two weeks London to London
- Enjoy the Laxmi Pooja festivities (on selected October departures)
Flight inclusive from £3365, Land only from £2085
Gentle Walking Ladakh
14 day Gentle / Moderate Walking & Trekking
- Explore the sights of Leh - the fascinating capital of Ladakh
- Enjoy pretty walks in lovely countryside
- Visit some of the most stunning monasteries and palaces of Ladakh
- Stay in comfortable hotels that reflect the character of the region
Flight inclusive from £3480, Land only from £2695
Gentle Walking Bhutan
16 day Gentle Walking & Trekking
- Explore the cultural highlights of Bhutan including iconic Taktsang Monastery and Punakha Dzong
- First-rate accommodation in Bhutan using comfortable hotels and lodges
- Relax at Dwarikaâs hotel in Kathmandu â a unique heritage property
- Excellent and varied programme of gentle walks
- Join the flamboyant celebrations at a Bhutanese festival
Flight inclusive from £5070, Land only from £4020
Druk Path Trek
14 day Moderate Walking & Trekking
- Trek one of Bhutanâs oldest trails with wonderfully varied scenery and superb mountain views
- Walk to the fabled Tigerâs Nest Monastery and visit Punakha Dzong
- Explore the key cultural sights of Thimphu and the Paro Valley
- Attend one of Bhutanâs most significant festivals (on selected departures)
- Enjoy first-rate camping and well-appointed hotels
Flight inclusive from £4410, Land only from £3290
Cultural Cycling Tour of Bhutan
18 day Moderate Cycling Tour
- Climb stunning passes and be rewarded by exhilarating descents
- Ride from Paro to Bumthang on a tremendously varied route
- Visit villages, dzongs and the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery
- Spend two nights in a traditional village homestay
- Join the celebrations at a Bhutanese festival
Flight inclusive from £5845, Land only from £4795
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