www.audleytravel.com/nepal ?01993 838 315 ?Nepal111Suggested itinerariesDiscover NepalThis itinerary includes Nepal's highlights, from thecultural attractions in the Kathmandu Valley to thebeauty of the Himalayan mountain range aroundPokhara. Explore village life by following century-old trails into the mountains on a comfortablemulti-day trek. The Chitwan National Park showsyou a different side of Nepal with its unique floraand fauna.Day 1Fly from the UK to Kathmandu, viaIndia or the Middle East.Day 2Arrive in Kathmandu.Day 3Explore Kathmandu and theKathmandu Valley.Day 4Take a short flight to Pokhara.Afternoon to explore.Day 5Begin your three day trek, stayingovernight in a luxury lodge.Day 6Hike up to the bustling village ofGhandruk for an overnight stay.Day 7Hike down to the road and be drivenback to Pokhara.Day 8Travel to the medieval Newari townof Bandipur.Day 9Travel from Bandipur to ChitwanNational Park.Day 10Explore Chitwan National Park onelephant-back, by boat and on foot.Day 11A further day to explore ChitwanNational Park.Day 12Short flight from Chitwan toKathmandu. Travel on to Dhulikhel.Day 13Enjoy a spectacular sunrise over theHimalaya. Day at leisure.Day 14Return to the airport in Kathmanduto catch your flight back to the UK.Stay longerNepal can easily be combined with the far lessvisited Bhutan, a small Himalayan kingdom wherereligion and tradition still determine the pace ofeveryday life. Nepal fits well into an itinerary thatincludes the northern parts of India and the moreintrepid explorer may decide to venture intoneighbouring Tibet for spectacular views of highmountain desert and an insight into the enchantingTibetan culture.The Sherpa's TrailNepal has long attracted keen trekkers and walkersfrom all over the globe and not without reason.This itinerary includes medium level treks in two of the most popular trekking areas of Nepal; theAnnapurnas and Everest. In both areas we can usea variety of accommodation, from local tea housesto simple but much more comfortable lodges.Day 1Fly from the UK to Kathmandu viaIndia or the Middle East.Day 2Arrive in Kathmandu.Day 3Early morning flight to Pokhara. Driveto start point and trek to Birethanti.Day 4The first full day of trekking in theAnnapurna region. Stay the night in Ghandruk.Day 5Trek to Tanchok. An afternoon visitto a local school.Day 6Finish the trek and drive to Pokharato catch your flight to Kathmandu.Day 7Early morning flight to Lukla and trekto Phakding.Day 8Trek to Namche Bazaar.Day 9Day at leisure to acclimatise. Optional trek up to Syangboche.Day 10Trek to Thame through villages thathave trading links with Tibet.Day 11Trek to Tashinga via Sherpa villages.Day 12Trek to Monjo via TengbocheMonastery.Days13-14Travel back to Lukla.Day 15Fly back to Kathmandu. Afternoon at leisure.Day 16Return flight to the UK.Stay longerTo enjoy more of Nepal's attractions include a few nights in Pokhara, enjoy a rafting trip down theSeti River and spot one-horned rhino during anelephant-back safari in Chitwan National Park. Toreduce the trekking we can offer you a flight fromSyangboche back to Lukla and on to Kathmandu.Tailoring your tripThe itineraries shown are designed to give you aflavour of what is possible, and are routes thatwork particularly well. We can use these as abasis to plan your trip or can design a completelydifferent itinerary to suit your tastes and interests.Please call one of our Nepal specialists to startplanning your itinerary.Telephone: 01993 838 315Getting aroundTravelling through Nepal is by comfortable salooncar, with the option to upgrade to a slighty bigger4x4, all arranged for you on a private basis. Nepalhas a wide network of domestic air routes, withsmall airstrips at altitude deep in the country'svast mountain ranges. A domestic flight doesn'tonly cut the travel time between places as youavoid the windy roads typical in a mountainousarea, it also allows spectacular views of some ofthe world's highest mountains. Unless specificallymentioned all excursions and sightseeing are on aprivate basis and you will be accompanied byyour own guide.When to go??The best time to travel.?A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of.~Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of year.?Travel is not recommended.The best time to visit Nepal is between Octoberand December, when the post-monsoonmountain air is clear and fresh, or February toApril when the climate remains dry and pleasantand the rhododendron blossoms add colour tothe landscape. Visitors in January and Februaryshould be prepared for cool nights, but theKathmandu hotels and luxury lodges are heatedand the lower visitor numbers mean the trekkingtrails are generally free of large groups. From May,heat and humidity build until June, when themonsoon rains arrive and the mountain views areobstructed by clouds.Time difference:GMT+5.75 hoursFlight time from UK:From 12 hours via India or the Middle EastPricesWe offer trips to cater for a wide range ofbudgets. You can find up-to-date guideline pricesfor your trip to Nepal on our website,alternatively please call our specialists to discussyour plans.JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec???????~~~??????TIBETINDIANEPALChitwan National ParkPokharaAnnapurna SanctuaryBandipurDhulikelKathmanduTIBETINDIANEPALPokharaKathmanduLuklaEverest RegionAnnapurna Sanctuary

A deep-rooted belief in Buddhism andadherence to the traditional way of life lie at the very heart of Bhutanese society. Its people are proud to wear national dressin public and the country's development ismeasured not in economic terms, but by'Gross National Happiness'. 'The land of theThunder Dragon' is biologically diverse anda leader in environmental conservation.Larger settlements like Thimphu feel almostcosmopolitan in contrast with the smallsleepy villages of central and easternBhutan, but the memorable image that most visitors leave with is one of pristinemountain valleys and serene temples. A tripto Bhutan is a rewarding and humblingexperience of a country that is resistingmodern life's drive for change.The remote kingdom of Bhutan is one of the few remaining places in theworld still shrouded in mysticism. As visitornumbers are restricted, few people arefortunate enough to experience this remoteHimalayan kingdom. Fiercely independent,it has managed to remain largely untouchedby the influences of the modern world andits powerful neighbours, India and China.112Bhutan