Published: 8 Nov 2018 Edition: Fifth Pages: 320 Size: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.8cm
Weight: 370g Base Camp, Kala Patthar and other trekking routes in Nepal and
Tibet Everest has an eternal appeal for mountain lovers and the classic trek to
Everest Base Camp is high on the bucket-list of many trekkers. Fully researched
after the devastating earthquake of 2015, this guidebook covers the most popular
route in the Khumbu Valley, from Lukla via Namche Bazaar and Gorakshep to
Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, the best viewpoint for Everest. It also
describes the classic route from Jiri to Lukla taken by Tenzing Norgay and Sir
Edmund Hillary, as well as a trek north to Gokyo with its spectacular lakes and
the peak of Gokyo Ri. Finally, the Three Passes Trek, also starting in Namche,
links the region's major passes and valleys. The guidebook includes suggestions
for side trips and time spent in Namche Bazaar, Pangboche, Dingboche and Gokyo,
as well as two treks approaching Everest from Tibet - Tingri to Rongbuk Everest
Base Camp and from Kharta to the Kangshung Face. The guidebook is packed with
essential advice on trekking in the Himalayas, including planning and
preparation, trekking formalities, health and acclimatisation, as well as notes
on culture and the fascinating history of the region, making this a complete
guide to exploring the area.