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Dolpo
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9 Holidays
- Climb airy stone staircases, and trek along exhilarating mountain ridges
- Trek through verdant farmland and explore unspoilt forests
- Marvel at the incredible mountain panoramas from the Sing La
- Visit remote Gurung and Tamang villages
- Relax after the trek in a four star hotel in Kathmandu
Flight inclusive from £2695, Land only from £1565
Five High Passes - Dolpo to Mustang Trek
23 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Trek for 16 days through impressive high mountain scenery and isolated villages
- Camp by the turquoise waters of Phuksundo Lake
- Experience the ancient Tibetan culture of the region - little changed over time
- Enjoy first rate camping and a four star hotel in Kathmandu before and after the trek
Land only from £3685
Departures:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Wild Mustang Trek
25 day Vigorous / Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Trek to the remote villages, cave complexes and monasteries north of Lo Manthang and meet the local nomads.
- Return down the wild eastern side of Mustang.
- Stay in lodges in Mustang as well as enjoying a full camping experience in the ‘wild’ sections of this unique trek.
- Join in the flamboyant celebrations of the Tiji Festival on the May departure.
Flight inclusive from £4995, Land only from £3935
- Genuinely remote and culturally distinct, an area of Nepal where few westerners visit
- Phuksundo Lake, Shey Gompa and Crystal Mountain are just some of the spectacular scenic highlights
- Spend time with the people of Dolpo who have retained their ancient traditions and beliefs
- Excellent acclimatisation following Peter Matthiessen’s journey in search of the elusive snow leopard
- Enjoy first rate camping facilities on trek and a four star hotel in Kathmandu
Land only from £3750
Departures:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Makalu Base Camp Trek
22 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Complete the spectacular trek to Makalu Base Camp where few others have ventured
- Cross the Shipton La pass, and three other high passes, on a single day of sublime trekking
- Enjoy a full day of exploration at Makalu Base Camp
- Encounter varied scenery in different temperate zones as you progress from 700m to over 5,000m
- Stay in tea houses on trek to experience remote village life and contribute directly to the local economy.
Flight inclusive from £3885, Land only from £2775
Manaslu Circuit
18 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- A distinctive and improved version of the classic Manaslu Circuit with spectacular scenery from start to finish
- Excellent acclimatisation with rest days before crossing the Larkya La
- Explore picturesque Tibetan villages full of cultural interest
- Staying in tea houses on trek and a four star hotel in Kathmandu
Flight inclusive from £3225, Land only from £2025
Kangchenjunga North & South Base Camps
23 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- An opportunity to genuinely trek where few other westerners venture.
- Spectacular Himalayan scenery with views of many 8,000m peaks.
- Excellent acclimatisation and ample time to explore.
- Highly experienced Nepali leader and trek crew.
- Relax in a 4* hotel in Kathmandu.
Flight inclusive from £4165, Land only from £2995
Langtang & the Laurebina La
20 day Vigorous / Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Towering Himalayan peaks, sacred lakes and deep hidden valleys - all within a day's drive from Kathmandu
- A culturally rich trek into the home of the Tamang and the Yolmo Sherpa people
- Traditional tea houses and a warm welcome on the trail
- 4* hotel in Kathmandu at the start and end of the trek
Flight inclusive from £3035, Land only from £1945
Kingdom of Mustang Trek
19 day Vigorous Walking & Trekking
- Visit a small Buddhist kingdom that until relatively recently was closed to the outside world.
- Attractive Tibetan-style villages with a strong, well preserved Tibetan culture and intriguing long-abandoned cliff dwellings and ancient cave monasteries.
- A dramatic desert landscape with incredible ‘organ-pipe’ cliffs, set against a backdrop of the mighty snow-capped Himalaya.
- While on trek stay in charming teahouses, small hotels and lodges
- 4* hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara and a combination of tea houses and lodges on trek.
Flight inclusive from £4115, Land only from £3055
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Introduction
Breathtakingly beautiful and fiercely protected, the Dolpo region of Nepal is legendary for both its culture and its landscapes. Inaccessible to trekkers until the beginning of the 1990s, even today its visitor numbers are strictly controlled by the government. And with good reason. Home to endangered snow leopard and rare bharal, huge soaring lammergeiers and some of the most untouched enclaves of Tibetan culture on the planet, this is without doubt one of the last unspoilt regions in the world. Settled by nomadic farmers during the 10th century it is one of the highest inhabited places on earth and much of it today lies within the protective embrace of the Shey Phoksundo National Park. A rugged landscape of towering peaks, snow lined passes and teetering mountainside settlements, its stunning beauty and noble simplicity was brilliantly and eloquently portrayed by Peter Matthiessen in The Snow Leopard, his award winning account of a two month journey he took with the naturalist George Schaller back in the early 1970s. Today those same landscapes remain as inspiring as they were over 30 years ago and can arguably claim the right to being amongst the finest trekking country anywhere in Nepal.