85 Nepal & Tibet North Face of Everest Base Camps of Tibet Explore three spectacular base camps on the Tibetan Plateau 17 days flight inc. from£ 2759Trip Details Trip Code: TCT Duration: 17 days from London - normally Fri to Sun. Land only 16 days - start Kathmandu day 2, end Kathmandu day 17. Profile: 7 days walking with full porterage. Altitude max 5,200m, average 4000m. Group: min. 8, max. 16, plus leader, drivers and local guide. Min. age 18. Accommodation: 3 nights hotel, 4 nights guesthouse, 8 nights camping. Food: 14 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 12 dinners included. Itinerary: Day 1Depart London. 2Arrive Kathmandu. 3Explore Kathmandu and the temples of Pashupatinath and Bodnath. 4Drive to the Tibet border, cross into Tibet, drive to Nyalam. 5Acclimatisation walk in Nyalam. 6Drive to Shishapangma Base Camp. 7Day to explore Shishapangma Base Camp. 8Drive to Cho Oyu Base Camp. 9Walking exploration of Cho Oyu Base Camp. 10/ 12Trek to Rongbuk. 13Daywalk to Everest Base Camp. 14Drive to Old Tingri. 2010 FlightLand StartEndinc. only FlightLand StartEndinc. only 18 Jun04 Jul27592099 09 Jul25 Jul27592099 13 Aug29 Aug27992099 . Optional single supplement £ 150 . Insurance £ 83 Nepal, China & Tibet| Grade C This exciting new itinerary in Tibet takes you to the base camps of three of the world's 8000m peaks: Everest ( 8,848m), Cho Oyo ( 8,201m), and Shishapangma ( 8,013m). Our adventure begins with some time in Kathmandu to discover some of the temples in this amazing city, before we head north into Tibet. Crossing the Friendship Bridge, we have a spectacular drive across the Himalaya onto the stark but spectacular Tibetan plateau to visit the three legendary mountains. We explore Shishapangma and Cho Oyu base camps and then trek to Rongbuk Monastery and Everest North Base Camp. Traversing high passes and crossing this barren but beautiful high altitude desert we are rewarded with superb close up views of some of the highest mountains on earth. We have plenty of time at each base camp for hiking and photography, with sunset on the massive North Face of Everest a particular highlight. 15Drive across the Himalaya to Zhangmu. 16Leave Tibet and cross into Nepal; return to Kathmandu. 17Fly to London. Dates & Prices: are correct at time of publication ( see page 2); prices are £ Sterling per person. To book call 0845 863 9616or visit www. exodus. co. uk

Paro 86 Nepal & Bhutan Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon A spectacular trek combined with the cultural highlights of Bhutan 14 days flight inc. from£ 2799Trip Details Trip Code: TBC Duration: 14 days from London - normally Wed to Tue. Land only 13 days - start Kathmandu day 2, end Kathmandu day 14. Profile: 4 full days point- to- point walking with full porterage. Altitude maximum 4210m, average 3654m. Group: min. 4, max. 16, plus leader and appropriate local staff. Min. age 16. Accommodation: 8 nights hotels, 4 nights camping. Food: all breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 dinners included. Itinerary: Day 1Fly to Kathmandu. 2Arrive Kathmandu. 3Fly to Paro, orientation walk. 4April departure: full day at the Paro Festival. September and December departures: sightseeing in Paro and surrounding areas. 5Trek to Jele Dzong. 6Cross Jele La to Jangchu Lak. 7Cross Jangchu La to camp by Jimilangtsho Lakes. 8Over the Phume La to Phajoding Gompa. 9End the trek in Thimpu. Afternoon sightseeing in Thimpu. 10Drive to 2010 FlightLand StartEndinc. only FlightLand StartEndinc. only 25 Mar* 07 Apr27992069 10 Sep? 23 Sep27991999 11 Sep? 24 Sep28992199 22 Dec? 05 Jan31492199 . Optional single supplement £ 45 ( Kathmandu only) .* Paro Festival departure. See Trip Notes for itinerary .? Thimpu Festival .? 15 days duration . Insurance £ 83 Nepal & Bhutan| Grade B Visit Bhutan with its unique cultural heritage, a place where only a lucky few get to explore its incredible trekking routes. Our journey gives us an insight into Bhutanese life by visiting attractive towns with their splendid dzongs ( monasteries/ forts) and easy trekking along a classic Himalayan route. The four day trek follows the ancient high level route between Paro and Thimpu. We trek through splendid rhododendron forests, crossing several passes including the Phume La. En route we pass yak herders settlements and camp beside clear blue mountain lakes with splendid views of the peaks which border Tibet including Gangar Punsum and Jichudrake. In Paro we visit to Takstang Monastery and in Thimpu we visit the impressive Tashichodzong. The spring and autumn departures visit the Paro or Thimpu festivals respectively. Wangdi Phodrang. Visit Punakha Dzong. 11Visit Wangdi Dzong. Drive to Paro. 12Fly to Kathmandu. 13Free day in Kathmandu. 14Fly to London. Dates & Prices: are correct at time of publication ( see page 2); prices are £ Sterling per person. For Trip Notes and up- to- date availability visit www. exodus. co. uk Paro Festival The Spring departures of our Bhutan trips coincide with the Paro Festival, one of the most colourful annual events in the whole Himalaya. Hundreds gather to see the monks, dressed in brightly coloured brocade robes, perform ritual dances. For several days there are masked dances, prayer meetings and a general carnival atmosphere. Please be aware that during festival time hotels and flights are extremely busy and it is possible that amendments may be made to the itinerary.