Trekking in the Everest Region

Fully revised fifth edition of this practical guide with 60 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 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 possibilities to suit all budgets from independent trekkers on a shoestring staying in simple lodges with Sherpa families to travellers on all-inclusive guided treks with every luxury provided. * Getting to Nepal from Europe, North America and Australasia * Kathmandu trekking preparations and what to see * Where to stay and eat Kathmandu and along the trails * Employing a guide or porter in Nepal * The environment how to minimise your impact on a fragile region and still take hot 'green' showers * Health and safety * 60 route maps and village plans * Plus 30 colour photosMcGuinness, Jamie is the author of 'Trekking in the Everest Region ', published 2007 under ISBN 9781873756997 and ISBN 1873756992.