Everest: A Trekker and #039;s Guide

A guidebook to 6 multi-day treks in the Everest region of the Himalayas. Exploring the dramatic scenery of Nepal, the routes are suitable for trekkers with some experience. Treks range from 19 to 91km (1256 miles) and can be completed in 216 days. The routes include the classic Everest Base Camp trek from Lukla via Namche Bazaar and Gorak Shep, an ascent of Kala Patthar, the route from Jiri to Lukla taken by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary, a trek north to Gokyo and the Three Passes Trek linking the region's major passes and valleys. A trek approaching Everest from Tibet, from Kharta to the Kangshung Face, is also included. Includes a range of possible itineraries for trekkers with different abilities Essential advice on trekking in the Himalayas, including planning and preparation, trekking formalities, health and acclimatisation Detailed information on lodges in the Everest region Suggestions for side trips and time spent in Namche Bazaar, Pangboche, Dingboche and Gokyo Notes on the culture and history of the region