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Holidays with festivals

There's nothing better than celebrating with the locals and many of our holidays include time spent at a colourful festival. You can join a festival on selected departures of the following holidays.

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17 Holidays

Definitive Cultural Tour of Bhutan Festivals

13 day Tour

  • Visit the key cultural sights including the Tiger’s Nest Monastery and Punakha Dzong
  • Explore picturesque villages and get under the skin of authentic Bhutanese life and culture
  • Join the celebrations at a Bhutanese festival
  • Stay in a 5 star hotel in Kathmandu
  • September departure led by Michael Rutland OBE

Flight inclusive from £4455, Land only from £3460

Luxury Lodges to Ama Dablam Base Camp 'In style' holidays

16 day Vigorous Walking & Trekking

  • Stay in luxury lodges on trek with excellent facilities, food and service
  • Trek the main trails of the Everest region including the old Tibetan trade route the Nangpa La
  • Meet climbers or simply explore the Base Camp of beautiful Ama Dablam
  • Enjoy the Mani Rimdu Festival on the November 2024 departure
  • Relax at indulgent Dwarika's Hotel in Kathmandu
  • Enjoy a walking tour of Kathmandu’s key sights

Flight inclusive from £4285, Land only from £3045

Definitive Cultural Tour of Ladakh Festivals

16 day Tour

  • Take a train journey across the plains of India and ride the toy train to Shimla
  • Explore Leh, the Indus valley and the famous temples at Alchi
  • Attend an authentic Tibetan Buddhist festival
  • Drive through the Greater Himalaya on a four day road trip

Flight inclusive from £3270, Land only from £2495

Definitive Cultural Tour of Nepal

15 day Tour

  • Tour the ancient cities of Bhaktapur, Kathmandu, Patan and visit Lumbini - the birthplace of Buddha
  • Enjoy village walks with stunning Himalayan views of the Annapurnas and Everest
  • Go wild at Chitwan National Park with two full days of wildlife watching activities
  • Stay in top quality hotels and lodges including Dwarika's fabulous Heritage Hotel
  • Join the Tihar celebrations on the 27th October 2024 departure

Flight inclusive from £4345, Land only from £3195

Markha Valley Trek Festivals Great Treks of the world

14 day Vigorous Walking & Trekking

  • A classic summer trek in the dramatic Indian Himalaya
  • A week long trek crossing a pass of 5,216m/17,113ft
  • Plenty of pre-trek acclimatisation time in and around Leh
  • Time at a traditional Ladakhi festival

Flight inclusive from £2695, Land only from £1995

Annapurna North Base Camp Trek

14 day Moderate / Vigorous Walking & Trekking

  • A scenically spectacular little-known alternative to the Annapurna Sanctuary trek
  • Wild terrain with towering cliffs, waterfalls, glaciers, a brilliant blue lake and a host of Himalayan giants
  • Trek high point at French Advance Base Camp, 4,305m, with staggering 360-degree mountain views
  • Four-star hotel in Kathmandu, exciting mountain road to the start of the trek, and a well-paced ascent
  • Remote camping trek - the equal of anything in the Himalaya but in just two weeks London to London
  • Enjoy the Laxmi Pooja festivities (on selected October departures)

Flight inclusive from £3465, Land only from £2085

Gentle Walking Ladakh Festivals 'In style' holidays

14 day Gentle / Moderate Walking & Trekking

  • Explore the sights of Leh - the fascinating capital of Ladakh
  • Enjoy pretty walks in lovely countryside
  • Visit some of the most stunning monasteries and palaces of Ladakh
  • Stay in comfortable hotels that reflect the character of the region

Flight inclusive from £3480, Land only from £2695

Gentle Walking Bhutan Festivals

15 day Gentle Walking & Trekking

  • Explore the cultural highlights of Bhutan including iconic Taktsang Monastery and Punakha Dzong
  • First-rate accommodation in Bhutan using comfortable hotels and lodges
  • Relax at Dwarikaâs hotel in Kathmandu â a unique heritage property
  • Excellent and varied programme of gentle walks
  • Join the flamboyant celebrations at a Bhutanese festival

Flight inclusive from £5100, Land only from £4020

Druk Path Trek Festivals Great Treks of the world

14 day Moderate Walking & Trekking

  • Trek one of Bhutanâs oldest trails with wonderfully varied scenery and superb mountain views
  • Walk to the fabled Tigerâs Nest Monastery and visit Punakha Dzong
  • Explore the key cultural sights of Thimphu and the Paro Valley
  • Attend one of Bhutanâs most significant festivals (on selected departures)
  • Enjoy first-rate camping and well-appointed hotels

Flight inclusive from £4410, Land only from £3290

Cultural Cycling Tour of Bhutan Festivals

18 day Moderate Cycling Tour

  • Climb stunning passes and be rewarded by exhilarating descents
  • Ride from Paro to Bumthang on a tremendously varied route
  • Visit villages, dzongs and the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery
  • Spend two nights in a traditional village homestay
  • Join the celebrations at a Bhutanese festival

Flight inclusive from £5845, Land only from £4795

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