Inbound (1N)Chengdu (2N)AirCoachShigatse (1N) Gyantse Kathmandu (5N)Zhangmu (1N)Old Tingri (1N)Shegar (1N)Daman (1N)Mt EverestNEPALTIBETChitwanNa7onal Park (3N)Pokhara (1N)Lhasa (3N) Outbound (1N)market stalls selling religious trinkets and thesound of chanted prayers create theatmosphere of a medieval carnival. We alsovisit the 7th century Jokhang Temple, whichis the most sacred in Tibet. Day 6: Lhasa Explore the 'crown jewel' of Tibet - thePotala Palace. The palace is an architecturalwonder that towers over the city withthousands of rooms filled with treasuressuch as intricate shrines and beautifulfrescoes. We also visit the Sera Monastery,which has about 600 monks in residence. Day 7: Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse Travel to the smaller town of Gyantse andvisit the famous Gyantse Kumbum, thelargest shrine in Tibet. Continue to Shigatse,the second largest city in Tibet. Day 8: Shigatse - Shegar Visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery, the traditionalresidence of the Panchen Lama. Continue toShegar passing small Tibetan villages andruins of ancient Dzongs along the way. Day 9: Shegar -Mt Everest -Old TingriWe start our journey to the roof of the worldto see the magnificent Everest region. Crossingthe Gue La, we enjoy the breathtaking andpanoramic views of the eastern Himalaya aswe continue our drive to Pasum. We visit themonastic village of Rongbuk before arriving atone of the greatest and unforgettablehighlights of this tour - Mount Everest BaseCamp. You will have the opportunity to gaze at54Inbound (1N)Chengdu (2N)AirCoachShigatse (1N) Gyantse Kathmandu (5N)Zhangmu (1N)Old Tingri (1N)Shegar (1N)Daman (1N)Mt EverestNEPALTIBETChitwanNa7onal Park (3N)Pokhara (1N)Lhasa (3N) Outbound (1N)22 days from £3,990ppFully Inclusive from the UKThis is an exciting tour to bring out the adventurer in you. The tour begins inSichuan Province visitingChengdu and Leshan in China,before exploring the mysticalland of Tibet. Then journey to the spectacular Mt EverestBase Camp before arriving inthe fascinating land of Nepal.This tour spends 7 days above 3,000m with a maximum altitude of 5,200m.Days 1-2: UK - Chengdu Fly overnight via Hong Kong to Chengdu, thecapital of Sichuan Province. The area isrenowned for its lush landscapes. Enjoy adelicious Sichuan meal in the evening. Day 3: Chengdu - Leshan - Chengdu Visit the famous Panda Reserve to see theseadorable animals being reared in woodedsurroundings reminiscent of their naturalhabitat. Later, travel to Leshan to visit theremarkable Grand Buddha, the world'slargest stone-carved Buddhist statue. We takea short boat trip to view the statue from theriver. The carving of the Buddha into the sideof the Mountain began in 713AD and wascompleted in 803AD. Later, return to Chengdu. Days 4-5: Chengdu - LhasaFly to Lhasa. The next day, stroll around theBarkhor circuit where traditional dress,HimalayanAdventureCombine China, Tibet and Nepal on this highly adventurous tour"Experience theculture, life, belief,art, custom andfascinating naturalscenery in Chengdu,Tibet and Nepal - all in one trip!"National Escort Rock Guo's tour highlights

55Departure Dates & PricesFully Inclusive price includes:Tour departs Thursday and returns Thursday Prices are fully inclusive from the UK (see page 8)Based on London Heathrow departuresRegional departures available.Flight upgrades available on request.Land only from £3,290 (Chengdu - Kathmandu).Single room option from £800 (see page 9).Tipping payable locally US$138 (see page 10).Active Paced TourAdventurous TourHimalayan AdventureDepart UKArrive UKPrice26 Apr 201217 May 2012£3,99020 Sep11 Oct£4,19025 Apr 201316 May 2013£4,390??International flights and current taxes??Domestic transportation??Accommodation??All meals??Touring with guides and entrance fees??Visa fees for UK passport holdersthe stunning north face of the world's tallestpeak, take plenty of photos at the base campmarker, mingle with climbers making anattempt to the summit, send a postcard fromthe world's highest post-box, or take a walk toview the Rhongpu Glacier. Later, return to OldTingri and stay overnight.Day 10: Old Tingri - Zhangmu Drive via Nyalam to Zhangmu.Day 11: Zhangmu - Kathmandu Continue to Kathmandu, crossing theFriendship Bridge. The transition from thehigh, dry and wild Tibetan plateau to Nepal'sgreen hills is breathtaking. Day 12: Patan day tourTravel to the second largest city in Nepal,Patan, which is located on the southern bankof Bagmati River. Visit the UNESCO worldheritage listed Royal Palace and Durbar Square.Also explore two of the most significant sites in Nepal - the Swayambhunath Stupalocated on top of a hill, which is often referredto as the 'monkey temple' and theBoudhanath Stupa, which is the largest Stupain Nepal. Return to Kathmandu. Day 13: Bhaktapur day tour Travel to the 9th century town of Bhaktapur,a treasure trove of medieval art andarchitecture. Visit the Golden Gate and thePalace of 55 Windows. We also visit thetemple of Changu Narayan, which is theoldest temple in the valley dedicated to LordVishnu. Return to Kathmandu.Day 14: Kathmandu - Pokhara Explore the small town of Pokhara and enjoy the mountain peak views ofMachhaphuchhare or 'Fish Tail', theAnnapurna and Phewa Lake. Day 15: Chitwan National Park Travel to Chitwan National Park, the thirdbiggest attraction in Nepal and one of thelast refuges to the one-horned rhinos. Days 16-17: Chitwan National Park Over the next two days, we will enjoy acomprehensive programme of activities,including elephant bathing, safaris, junglewalks and bird watching. Day 18: Daman Travel to the small village of Daman andvisit the local monastery. Day 19: Daman - KathmanduReturn to Kathmandu. Day 20: Dhulikhel day tour Visit Durbar Square, Kumari Temple and Thamen. After lunch, travel toDhulikhel, visiting the small village ofThimi en-route. In Dhulikhel, explore theNewari houses and the local market.Return to Kathmandu. Days 21-22: Kathmandu -UKFly overnight to the UK via Hong Kong,arriving home the following day.Book now on 0844 499 3899visit www.wendywutours.co.ukor see your preferred travel agentDurbar Square, NepalWhat a great experience insuch a different world to theone we live in. It was a tour of real adventure and weencountered varying conditionsas well as experienced differentcultures in China, Tibet andNepal. Overall a reallyenjoyable trip and I'd have nohesitation in recommendingWendy Wu to anyone.Brian Killingsworth, April 2011""Hong Kong ExtensionDays 21-22: Kathmandu - Hong KongFly overnight from Kathmandu to Hong Kong and transfer to your hotel.Very early arrival to Kathmandu so yourhotel room may not be ready.Day 23: Hong KongEnjoy a half day island tour visiting Victoria Peak, Stanley Marketand Aberdeen Fishing Village. Theafternoon is at leisure. (B)Day 24: Hong KongEnjoy the day at leisure to furtherexplore Hong Kong. (B)Days 25-26: Hong Kong - UKTransfer to Hong Kong Airport and flyovernight to the UK. (B)Tour Extensions??Hong Kong from £360pp(above)??Tokyo from £790pp(page 80)??Dubai from £260pp(page 81)Additional flight costs may apply, subject to airline and season