Trekking in the Everest Region Trailblazer Guides

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paperback
306 pages
ISBN: 9781873756607

Fourth Edition 2002

Everest expedition route
Rolwaling
Trekking from Lukla
Salpa-Arun
The Gokyo trek
High passes

Trekking peaks – including Mera and Island Peak

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 possiblitities to suit all budgets, from independent 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.

Getting to Nepal – from Europe, North America and Australasia

Kathmandu – trek preparations and what to see

Where to stay and eat – Kathmandu and along the trails

Employing a guide or porter in Nepal

Green trekking – minimize your impact and still take hot 'green' showers

Health and safety – staying healthy and avoiding altitude sickness

38 route maps, 28 village plans

Plus – 30 colour photos

'The pick of the guides to the area' – ADVENTURE TRAVEL