Everest: A Trekker'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 (12–56 miles) and can be completed in 2–16 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 ofpossible itinerariesfor trekkers with different abilitiesEssential advice on trekking in the Himalayas, includingplanning and preparation, trekking formalities, health and acclimatisationDetailed information onlodges in the Everest regionSuggestions forside tripsand time spent in Namche Bazaar, Pangboche, Dingboche and GokyoNotes on theculture and historyof the region