Trekking in the Everest RegionTrekking in the Everest Region
Jamie McGuinness
ISBN 978-1-873756-60-7
4th edition
304 pages
66 maps
30 colour photos
0 B&W photos
120mm x 180mm, 5" x 7"
UK£10.99, US$17.95, CA$27.95, AU$33.95

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Fourth edition
The fully revised fourth edition of this practical guide, with 38 detailed route maps covers 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

 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