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Himalayan Adventure - Tibet to Nepal
From $6,592 - 22 Days, Fully Inclusive from selected Australian cities
This incredible tour is designed to excite and bring out the adventurer in you. It will be challenging but the rewards will be worth the effort. Starting in Chengdu, China, visit the famous Panda Research Centre and the Grand Buddha of Leshan, which is sure to astound you. You will see mystical temples in Tibet before your journey becomes more adventurous as you travel to Mt. Everest Base Camp.
Cross the border into Nepal, where the scenery and landscape changes dramatically. Kathmandu is a fascinating city, like an open-air museum with mediaeval temples, palaces and shrines. From the stark dry lands of Tibet to the fertile lands of Nepal, this journey offers so much variation and will surely delight you.
DAYS 1-2: AUSTRALIA TO CHENGDU
Fly overnight with Singapore Airlines to Chengdu for a two-night stay.
DAY 3: CHENGDU - LESHAN
Enjoy a morning visit to the famous Panda Research Centre to see these animals being reared in surroundings reminiscent of their natural habitat. This afternoon travel to Leshan to view the Grand Buddha, hewn from the side of Lingyun Mountain. The Buddha is over 71m tall and is wide enough for more than 100 people to sit between its feet.
DAY 4: CHENGDU TO LHASA
Fly to Lhasa, the capital and spiritual home of Tibet. This afternoon is free at your leisure to help you acclimatise to the altitude.
DAY 5: LHASA
Visit the Jokhang Temple, the most sacred and spiritual in Tibet, and wander amongst the pilgrims at the colourful, mediaeval Barkhor Markets.
DAY 6: LHASA
Today you will explore the Potala Palace, known as the ‘Crown Jewel of Tibet’. The palace consists of thousands of rooms filled with intricate shrines and frescoes and is the official winter residence of the Dalai Lama.
DAY 7: LHASA TO SHIGATSE
Leave Lhasa for Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet. En route you will stop at Gyantse to see the famous Gyantse Kumbum, a unique shrine.
DAY 8: SHIGATSE TO SHEGAR
Today you will visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama. Built in 1447, the monastery once housed over 4,000 monks, however, it is now only home to around 600 monks. From here you will drive to Shegar.
DAY 9: SHEGAR TO OLD TINGRI
Rise early and drive to Old Tingri. Cross the Gue La and enjoy the panoramic views of the eastern Himalaya. Continue your drive to Pasum, where you will visit the monastic village of Rongbuk and enjoy an excursion to Mt. Everest Base Camp. There will be plenty of opportunities for photographs (weather permitting).
DAY 10: OLD TINGRI TO ZHANGMU
You will have another early morning as you continue your drive to Kathmandu via Nyalam and Zhangmu. From Nyalam, the transition from the high, dry and wild Tibetan plateau, to Nepal’s green hills is breathtaking as the road twists through steep and narrow gorges.
DAY 11: ZHANGMU TO KATHMANDU VIA DHULIKHEL
Drive to Kathmandu today, crossing the Friendship Bridge. After clearing customs and immigration, bid farewell to your Chinese guide as you are greeted by your Nepalese guide and transferred to Kathmandu. Stop in Dhulikhel en route to see traditional Nuwari houses and browse the local market.
DAY 12: KATMANDU - PATAN
Visit Patan, the second largest city in Nepal. Whilst here, see the UNESCO World Heritage listed former Royal Palace and Durbar Square, Bodhnath Stupa and Pashupatinath Stupa.
DAY 13: KATHMANDU - BHAKTAPUR
This morning visit the 9th-century-built town of Bhaktapur, a store house of mediaeval art and architecture including the Golden Gate at the Palace of 55 Windows and the small village of Thimi. You will also visit the UNESCO World Heritage listed temple of Changu Narayan, the oldest temple in the valley dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
DAY 14: KATHMANDU TO POKHARA
Depart Kathmandu this morning and drive to Pokhara. Upon arrival you will tour around this small town whilst viewing the spectacular scenery of the Himalayas. See the mountain peaks of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna and Phewa Lake, the second largest lake in Nepal.
DAY 15: POKHARA TO CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy the morning free at your leisure. After lunch drive to Chitwan National Park, long regarded as one of the biggest attractions in Nepal and one of the last refuges to the One-Horned Rhino. This evening attend a briefing on the national park and the activities on offer.
DAYS 16-17: CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
Over the next two days you will participate in the lodge’s comprehensive programme of activities, including elephant bathing, safaris, jungle walks and bird watching.
DAY 18: CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK TO DAMAN
Leave Chitwan National Park today and drive to Daman. Upon arrival you will have free time at your leisure to explore this wonderful hillside country.
DAY 19: DAMAN TO KATHMANDU
Today you will leave Daman and return to Kathmandu. Once in Kathmandu the remainder of the day is free at your leisure.
DAY 20: KATHMANDU
Enjoy a tour around Kathmandu today, visiting Swayambhunath Temple, also known as the monkey temple, Durbar Square, Kumari Temple and Thamel.
DAY 21: DEPART KATHMANDU
This morning you are transferred to Kathmandu airport to board your overnight flight to Australia.
DAY 22: ARRIVE AUSTRALIA
Arrive home this morning.
Wendy Wu Tours Review:
"What a great experience in such a different world to the one we live in. A real adventure, sometimes a little taxing due to the varying conditions encountered, made it an incredible 3 weeks to see and experience the culture in both Tibet and Nepal. Overall a really enjoyable trip and I’d have no hesitation in recommending Wendy Wu to anyone."
Brian Killingsworth, VICTORIA - April 2011
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