Exploring Kathmandu Medieval Kathmandu is the historic and cultural heart of Nepal. You’ll have plenty of time here to take guided visits and explore at leisure before your Everest trail trek. You’ll see many of the city’s most famous sights including the Buddhist Stupa of Swayumbunath, otherwise known as the ‘monkey temple’, the Royal City of Bhaktapur and the Hindu shrine of Pashupatinath. In Durbar Square you can do as the Nepalese do; haggle, barter and watch the world go by. Trek the Everest Trail A scenic flight takes you into the Himalaya and the mountain village of Lukla. From here you’ll begin your trek in the Everest Valley. Colourful prayer flags flutter from wayside shrines, set against a backdrop of dramatic snowy peaks. Staying in comfortable lodges along the way, you trek to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar, and on to the celebrated monastery of Thyangboche, for incredible views of some of the highest mountains in the world, including Mt. Everest itself. Distinctive Accommodation While in Kathmandu you’ll enjoy the comfort of staying in the Vajra Hotel. This hotel commands excellent views over the Kathmandu valley. Whilst on trek you’ll stay in simply furnished yet comfortable lodges as shown with en suite bedrooms – sleeping bags not required! The lodges have the added benefit of their spectacular locations amongst magnificent mountain scenery. Chitwan Extension 16 days ref. ACNEC You can extend your holiday with a trip to Chitwan NP. Here you embark on jungle safaris to see rhino, buffalo, sloth bear, crocodile and, if you’re lucky, the magnificent Bengal tiger. Days 1-11 As main itinerary. 12 Drive to Chitwan, arriving mid-afternoon. 1314 Game safaris. 15 Fly to Kathmandu; free afternoon. 16 Fly to UK. Price including extension from £1,548. Responsible Travel The Adventure Company work hand in hand with a local Nepalese owned agency, employing group leaders, drivers, guides, sherpas and porters. This provides valuable employment in local communities where people would have only a meagre subsistence living as hill farmers. | 
