Kathmandu

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With its ornate palaces, temples and squares, Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is a fascinating place. Ideal for exploring by foot, the city offers a startling array of market stalls and craft shops selling locally produced goods. What's more, the people are considered to be amongst the friendliest in Asia. Highlights include the courtyards and chambers of the Royal Palace, Durbar Square with its highly-detailed wooden temples and the Red Towers for a view of the city and the surrounding mountain peaks. There are various interesting sights in the outlying area around Kathmandu such as Swayambhunath, a 2,000 year old Buddhist stupa supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a copper-gilded pinnacle and Bhaktapur, an enchanting ancient city with winding alleyways and a stunning palatial complex brimming with architectural gems. The altitude of Kathmandu is 1,370 metres.

> Itineraries visiting Kathmandu

Grand Tour of Nepal - 16 days from £ 2575 per person

This itinerary includes the best of Nepal: the UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley, jungle safaris in Chitwan National Park and wonderful walks surrounded by Himalayan vistas setting out from the beautiful lakeside town of Pokhara.

Introduction to Nepal - 9 days from £ 2350 per person

The perfect short tour of Nepal combining its cultural and scenic wonders. Explore ancient Hindu & Buddhist sites in Kathmandu; continue to Pokhara for walks and boat trips with incredible Himalayan mountain views; and go on elephant safari in Chitwan National Park, famed for its one-horned rhinos and Bengal tigers.

Luxury Adventure in Nepal - 13 days from £ 3125 per person

From the Himalayan mountains to the jungle habitats of the tiger, this itinerary combines adventure with the best of Nepal: the UNESCO protected sites of the Kathmandu Valley, trekking in Annapurna, rafting & camping on the shores of the Seti River and jungle safaris in Chitwan National Park.

Nepal and Bhutan - 18 days from £ 4385 per person

Great for those who want to have a huge Himalayan adventure with contrasting views of two Himalayan countries. Explore colourful Katmandu and go elephant-back tiger trekking in Nepal before venturing on a thorough cultural odyssey across Bhutan.

Overland from Lhasa to Kathmandu - 16 days from £ 3460 per person

An adventurous itinerary taking in the exotic sites and smells of Kathmandu and journeying to Everest Base Camp in Nepal. Next, cross the border into Lhasa and beyond in Tibet. Accommodation is basic and journeys long but the unique landscape and culture are worth it.

The Best of Tibet - 13 days from £ 3415 per person

Visit some of Tibet’s most important temples and monasteries, including the iconic Potala Palace and Samye Monastery, and enjoy rugged drives across the dramatic Tibetan Plateau. This tour is ideal for those who want to experience Tibet’s fascinating culture and don't mind staying in some uninspiring hotels to do so!

Ultimate Helicopter Tour of Nepal - 16 days from £ 10990 per person

A real holiday of a lifetime around Nepal by private helicopter with an expert guide throughout – on foot this trip would take a lifetime! Begin in Kathmandu and visit several distinctive regions including Pokhara, Jomsom and Everest, with plenty of time for sightseeing and trekking.