Publisher's Synopsis
Trekking in the Everest Region with Kathmandu city guide: a trekking and trekking peak guide. Planning, Places to stay, Places to eat, includes 96 maps.
Sixth edition of the most comprehensive trekking guide to the Everest region of Nepal's Himalaya. Ranging from lush terraced fields to the highest mountain on earth, the scenery is breathtaking. Arranging a trek is not difficult and there are trekking possibilities to suit all budgets.
This practical guide includes detailed route maps covering not only the classic treks but also the wild routes:
- Everest expedition route - Rolwaling, Trekking from Lukla, Salpa-Arun, The Gokyo trek, High passes
- Trekking peaks - including Mera and Island Peak
- 27 detailed route maps and 63 village plans
- Getting to Nepal
- Kathmandu - trek preparations and what to see
- Where to stay and eat
- Health and safety
- Employing a guide or porter in Nepal
