68 Download holiday itineraries from www. mountainkingdoms. com e: info@ mountainkingdoms. com Grade: Moderate/ Vigorous ? Climb to the Tiger's Nest ? Join in a colourful festival ? Fly over the world's highest mountains O ur association with this special Himalayan country stretches back to 1986, and we aim to give everyone that visits with us a real insider's view of the kingdom. We will visit many important temples, fortresses, villages and markets, both whilst sightseeing and on our gentle four- day trek. We'll camp whilst on trek but stay in the best hotels during our time in Paro and Thimphu. A real highlight of our holiday will be the time spent at a spectacular Bhutanese festival, featuring lively music, meddlesome clowns and amazing masked dancers. ? Visit the Monkey Temple ? Ride an elephant on safari ? Go rafting on a Himalayan river W e'll explore the temples and bazaars of Kathmandu, trek beneath the giant mountains of the Annapurna range, enjoy a rafting expedition and ' go wild' on safari from a jungle lodge. Our ' Gentle' trek in the Annapurna foothills is an amazing experience. Here we travel with a friendly crew of Sherpa porters, who are happy to carry weary youngsters in their specially adapted cane baskets. Each afternoon at your camp you may be visited by curious local children and, before you know it, the sound of games and laughter will fill the air. ? Trek to see Mount Everest ? Meet the Monks of Thyangboche ? Explore the land of the Yeti T he stunning scenery around Everest is often considered the preserve of dedicated, adult trekkers. However, we've created this special holiday to give the ultimate family adventure. After sightseeing in medieval Kathmandu, we fly deep into the Everest region. Our trek is taken in easy stages, and we visit the Sherpa capital, Namche Bazaar, attend a puja ceremony at Thyangboche monastery, see the Yeti scalp at Khunde gompa, and marvel at the views of Mount Everest itself. Accommodation is either camping or luxury lodges, where we enjoy delicious meals and swap stories with friendly locals. Family Trek Bhutan Combining walking and sightseeing to discover one of the most fascinating places on Earth. Family Trek Annapurna, Nepal An active Himalayan holiday designed to suit both big kids and little legs! Family Trek Everest, Nepal An unforgettable trekking holiday in the land of the Sherpas and the world's highest mountain. Football Bhutanese style, C Wasmuht £ 1,925 £ 2,295 £ 2,555 £ 3,065 Land OnlyFlight Included Sat 03 Apr - Sat 17 Apr High Point: On trek at 3,250m/ 10,663ft Minimum Age: 7 years Day Treks: 5 Appointed Leader: Moira Viggers Accommodation: Hotels: 10 Camping: 3 Optional: Single Room £ 215 Single Tent £ 50 Insurance: Family policy available 1- 2 Fly Kathmandu, at leisure 3- 4 Fly Paro, day walks & festival 5- 6 Drive Thimphu, sightseeing 7- 10 Chorten Ningpo Trek 11- 12 Drive Paro, walk up to Taksang temple 13- 15 Fly Kathmandu, at leisure, fly London Trek | Duration: 15 Days Easter Guaranteed to run for a minimum of 4 clients £ 795 £ 1,350 £ 1,785 £ 795 £ 1,325 £ 1,325 £ tbc £ tbc £ 1,450 £ 1,995 £ 2,555 £ 1,550 £ 2,235 £ 2,095 £ tbc £ tbc Land Only Land Only Land Only Land Only Land Only Flight Included Flight Included Flight Included Flight Included Flight Included Sat 03 Apr - Fri 16 Apr Thu 01 Apr - Sat 17 Apr ? C Child A AdultC Child A AdultC Child A Adult Mon 20 Dec - Sun 02 Jan 11 Sat 09 Apr 11 - Fri 22 Apr 11 Sun 10 Apr 11 - Tue 26 Apr 11 ? High Point: On trek at 1,429m/ 4,687ft Minimum Age: 6 years On Trek: 4 Local Leader Accommodation: Hotels: 5 Camping: 4 Chitwan Jungle Lodges: 3 Optional: Single Room £ 245 Single Tent £ 30 Insurance: Family policy available 1- 3 Fly Kathmandu, sightseeing 4- 7 Fly Pokhara, trek in the Annapurna foothills 8- 11 Rafting and Chitwan Safari 12- 14 Fly Kathmandu, fly London High Point: On trek at 3,873m/ 12,670ft Minimum Age: 7 years On Trek: 11 Appointed Leader: Di Ellerton ? MA Harper ? Accommodation: Hotels: 4 Lodges: 5 Camping: 6 Optional: Single Room £ 100 Kathmandu Single Tent £ 195 Insurance: Family policy available 1- 4 Fly Kathmandu, at leisure, fly Lukla 5- 14 Trekking in the Everest valley 15- 17 Fly Kathmandu, at leisure, fly London Trek | Duration: 14 Days Easter & Christmas Trek | Duration: 17 Days Easter Guaranteed to run for a minimum of 4 clients Guaranteed to run for a minimum of 4 clients Family Holidays We ran our first ever Family Trek over Christmas 1999, when 8 children and 10 parents enjoyed an exciting adventure in Nepal. Ten years on and many happy families later, our choice of holidays now stretches worldwide, from the Amazon rainforest to Mount Everest! With the reassurance of over 23 years' experience in travelling off the beaten track, often with our own children, whichever trip you choose you're assured of a safe, fun and memorable holiday. For each trip we give a recommended minimum age but are happy to help you choose the best holiday for your family, or to tailor one to meet your particular requirements. Child prices are for children under 12. Grade: Gentle Grade: Gentle C C C C A A A A

69 telephone: 0845 330 8579 ( local call rate, UK only) international telephone: + 44 1453 844 400 www. mountainkingdoms. com Family Holidays Grade: Moderate/ Vigorous Grade: Gentle Grade: Gentle ? Stay in an Indian home ? Meet a mysterious oracle ? Take a ride in a tuk- tuk O ur experience of ' Incredible India' begins in Delhi, where we explore back streets, bazaars, forts, mosques, and grand colonial buildings. We then fly across the plains and right over the Himalaya to Ladakh. The capital, Leh, is dominated by a huge palace, and immediately it is obvious you are in a land more akin to Tibet than India. There is a colourful Buddhist festival to enjoy, massive ancient monasteries to poke around, some river rafting, and a great four- day trek through a series of pretty villages. An oracle may even foretell your future! ? Stay in ger camps with nomadic families ? Try your hand at goat herding ? Ride camels in the dunes of ' Little Gobi' W e head out from the capital, Ulaanbaatar and, on a series of gentle picnic walks, explore beautiful unspoilt valleys, visit temples and markets, and learn some of the ancient practices of the nomadic families we meet along the way. There is always the option for smaller children, or indeed those who are still young at heart, to explore by riding pony instead. Other highlights include a visit to Karakorum, capital of Genghis Khan's Mongol empire, Mongolian cookery lessons, some exciting off- road adventure and we conclude with music, dance and cultural visits in Ulaanbaatar. ? Explore the Amazon jungle ? Discover Machu Picchu - the ' Lost City' ? Travel by train, boat and plane T his action packed trip includes exploring the Amazon jungle, amazing Inca ruins in the Sacred Valley and around Cuzco, an Andean trek, wonderful train journeys, white water rafting and a home stay on an island on Lake Titicaca. Along the way we will meet hardy Quechua peoples, tending llamas as they have for centuries amidst beautiful Andean mountain scenery. A visit to Machu Picchu is just the icing on the cake for such a wonderful trip! Family Trek Indian Himalaya The perfect Himalayan adventure for the long school holidays in ' Little Tibet'. Family Trek Mongolia Explore this vast untamed land guided by a delightful Mongolian family. Family Trek Peru Multi- activity adventure for the whole family in the Land of the Incas. Happy family, Peru £ 1,925 £ 2,085 £ 2,450 £ 2,745 Land OnlyFlight Included Sun 25 Jul - Sun 08 Aug High Point: On trek at 4,110m/ 13,484ft Minimum Age: 8 years On Trek: 4 Appointed Leader: Richard Mears Accommodation: Hotels: 9 Homestays: 1 Camping: 3 Optional: Single Room £ 445 Single Tent £ 20 Insurance: Family policy available 1- 2 Fly Delhi, sightseeing 3- 6 Fly Leh, sightseeing, festival & easy walks 7 Rafting & homestay 8- 10 Trekking 11- 12 Drive Leh, visit Oracle 13- 15 Fly Delhi, fly London Trek | Duration: 15 Days Summer Guaranteed to run for a minimum of 5 clients £ 1,465 £ 1,675 £ 1,495 £ 1,695 £ 2,095 £ 2,495 £ 2,525 £ 2,950 Land Only Land Only Flight Included Flight Included Sun 01 Aug - Sun 15 Aug C Child A AdultC Child A AdultC Child A Adult Sun 25 Jul - Wed 11 Aug High Point: On trek at 1,700m/ 5,577ft Minimum Age: 6 years Day Walks: 3 Appointed Leader: Catherine Darjaa Accommodation: Hotels: 2 Gers: 10 Optional: Single Room £ 80 Insurance: Family policy available 1- 3 Fly Ulaanbaatar, see wild Przewalski horses 4- 11 Drives & gentle walks; visit hot springs, nomadic families & Little Gobi 12- 15 Drive Ulaanbaatar, sightseeing, fly London High Point: On trek at 4,200m/ 14,000ft Minimum Age: 8 years On Trek: 4 Day Walks: 3 Local Leader Accommodation: Hotels: 9 Homestays: 1 Lodges/ Hacienda: 4 Camping: 3 Optional: Single Room £ 350 Insurance: Family policy available 1- 3 Fly Lima, fly Amazon, jungle activities 4- 6 Fly Cuzco, drive Sacred Valley, sightseeing 7- 13 On trek, train Machu Picchu, rafting 14- 16 Transfer to Lake Titicaca, sightseeing and walks 17- 19 Fly Lima, fly London Trek | Duration: 15 Days Summer Trek | Duration: 18 Days Summer Guaranteed to run for a minimum of 5 clients Guaranteed to run for a minimum of 4 clients C C C A A A