Everest: A Trekker’s Guide - Trekking in Nepal and Tibet

Everest and the Khumbu region of Nepal is one of the great trekking regions of the world. The guide includes all the main trekking routes, including from Lukla (and Jiri) to Namche, and routes to Thame, Gokyo, Thangboche, Lobuche, Kala Pattar and Everest Base Camp. Includes the route in Tibet from Tingri to the North side and Rongbuk monastery/glacier.

Everest: A Trekker’s Guide

Trekking routes in Nepal and Tibet

Author

Kev Reynolds

Cover

Paperback - PVC

Edition

Third

ISBN_13

9781852844189

Availability

Reprinted

Price

£14.00

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Front Cover (1)
Location Map (1)
Overview Maps (1)
Sample Routes (2)
Sample Photos (3)

Seasons

Pre-monsoon (March-May) and post-monsoon (October to late November) are ideal. Monsoon and winter treks are possible, but much more difficult.

Centres

Access is via Kathmandu, then flights to Lukla. Namche is the central village; Thame, Dingboche also have facilities. Tea houses everywhere.

Difficulty

Technically no great difficulties, but the need to acclimatise and manage the transition to altitude are crucial to having a great trek. Some of the high passes (Cho La) will have snow.

Must See

For the mountain lover, some of the greatest views on earth, but the friendly Sherpa people, Bhuddist gompas and local culture make this a much greater experience.

Preface to the Third Edition

Introduction
Everest and the Solu-Khumbu Region
Everest Treks
Trekking and Trekking Styles
When to Go
Pre-Departure Preparations
Getting There
Permits and Visas
Pre-Trek Health Matters
On-Trek Healthcare
Equipment
Checklist
Maps
Minimum Impact Trekking
Cultural Interaction
Nepal – Facts and Figures
Time in Kathmandu
About this Guide
Pre-Trek Check

The Treks – Nepal
Trek 1: Jiri to Namche Bazaar
    Prologue: Kathmandu to Jiri
    Section 1: Jiri to Kenja
    Section 2: Kenja to Manidingma (Nuntala)
    Section 3: Manidingma to Choplung
    Section 4: Lukla to Namche
    Time in Namche
Trek 2: Namche Bazaar to Thame
Trek 3: Namche Bazaar to Gokyo
    Section 1: Namche Bazaar (or Khumjung) to Dole
    Section 2: Dole to Gokyo
    Time in Gokyo
Trek 4: Gokyo to Lobuche via Cho La
Trek 5: Gokyo to Lobuche via Phortse, Pangboche and Pheriche
Trek 6: Namche Bazaar (or Khumjung) to Lobuche, Gorak Shep, Kala Pattar and Everest Base Camp
    Section 1: Namche Bazaar to Pheriche (or Dingboche)
    Time in Pheriche
    Time in Dingboche
    Section 2: Pheriche (or Dingboche) to Lobuche
    Section 3: Lobuche to Gorak Shep to Kala Pattar to Everest Base Camp
    Ways Out

Mount Everest from Tibet
Trek 7: Tingi to Everest Rongbuk Base Camp

Appendices
Appendix A: Summary of Treks
Appendix B: The Story of Everest
Appendix C: Trekking Peaks in the Solu-Khumbu Region
Appendix D: Useful Addresses
Appendix E: Glossary
Appendix F: Useful Phrases

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