Description
The fully revised fifth edition of this practical guide to Trekking in the Everest Region has 27 detailed route maps, 52 village plans and trail descriptions covers not only the classic treks but also the wild routes.
Information for all budgets and trekking styles – Ranging from lush terraced fields to the highest mountain on earth, the scenery is breath-taking. There are trekking possibilities to suit all budgets, from independent tea-house trekkers on a daily budget of less than the price of this book to travellers on all-inclusive guided treks with every luxury provided. There's even information on trekking peaks and passes of 5700m/18,700ft and over.
Includes
- Everest expedition route
- Rolwaling
- Trekking from Lukla
- Salpa-Arun
- The Gokyo trek
- High passes
- trekking peaks – including Mera and Island Peak
- getting to Nepal – from Europe, North America and Australasia
- Kathmandu city guide – hotels and restaurants, trek preparations and what to see
- where to stay and eat – along the trails
- employing a guide or porter in Nepal
- minimum impact trekking
- health and safety – staying healthy and avoiding altitude sickness
- 27 detailed route maps, 52 village plans