Holiday overview Compared to their neighbours – China and India – these Himalayan gems are certainly small in size. But everything else in these two, landlocked countries – from the soaring peaks of the world's highest mountain range to the smiles and warmth of welcome you'll receive from the locals – is on a grand scale. This two-week, tailor-made journey begins with Kathmandu's gilded stupas and ancient city squares before a short flight west brings you to the pretty town of Pokhara, a sleepy, lakeside idyll framed by the snow-capped Annapurnas. Then, it's on to Bhutan, where you'll spend nine memorable days exploring the valleys, mountains and sacred temples of this secretive Himalayan kingdom.