A guidebook to 6 multi-day treks in the Everest region of the Himalayas. Exploring the dramatic scenery of Nepal, the routes are suitable for trekkers with some experience.

Treks range from 19 to 91km (12–56 miles) and can be completed in 2–16 days. The routes include the classic Everest Base Camp trek from Lukla via Namche Bazaar and Gorak Shep, an ascent of Kala Patthar, the route from Jiri to Lukla taken by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary, a trek north to Gokyo and the Three Passes Trek linking the region's major passes and valleys. A trek approaching Everest from Tibet, from Kharta to the Kangshung Face, is also included.

• Includes a range of possible itineraries for trekkers with different abilities
• Essential advice on trekking in the Himalayas, including planning and preparation, trekking formalities, health and acclimatisation
• Detailed information on lodges in the Everest region
• Suggestions for side trips and time spent in Namche Bazaar, Pangboche, Dingboche and Gokyo
• Notes on the culture and history of the region

Map key 
Location of treks
Everest routes from Tibet (China) 
Preface 
Introduction  
Visa arrangements 
Getting there and travelling around 
21 Kathmandu Valley 
The Everest Region (Solukhumbu) 
Trekking routes in Nepal 
Accommodation and food  
Drinking water  
Trekking styles  
Seasons and weather 
Fitness, health and emergencies 
Respect others on the trail 
Hazards en route 
Equipment  
Trekking formalities
Communication 
Budget  
Minimum impact trekking 
Cultural interaction 
Using this guide 

Trek 1 Jiri or Salleri/Phaplu to Chheplung and Lukla  
Prologue Kathmandu to Jiri  
Section 1 Jiri to Shivalaya  
Section 2 Shivalaya to Junbesi  
Section 3 Junbesi to Ringmu  
Alternative start Salleri or Phaplu to Ringmu  
Section 4 Ringmu to Surke  
Section 5A Surke to Chheplung (for Namche Bazaar)  
Section 5B Surke to Lukla  

Trek 2 Lukla to Namche Bazaar 
Prologue Getting to Lukla 
Section 1 Lukla to Phakding 
Section 2 Phakding to Namche Bazaar  

Trek 3 Namche Bazaar to Everest Base Camp (EBC) and Kala Patthar  
Section 1A Namche to Sanasa via Tenzing Norgay Chorten and Khyangjuma  
Section 1B Namche to Sanasa via Khumjung  
Section 2A Sanasa to Pangboche via Tengboche and Deboche  
Section 2B Sanasa to Pangboche via Mong La and Phortse  
Section 3 Pangboche to Dingboche (or Pheriche) 
Section 4 Dingboche (or Pheriche) to Lobuche  
Section 5 Lobuche to Gorakshep  
Section 6A Ascent of Kala Patthar (5645m/18,520ft)  
Section 6B Hike to Everest Base Camp (5275m/17,306ft)  

Trek 4 Namche Bazaar to Gokyo  
Section 1A Namche to Sanasa via Tenzing Norgay Chorten and Khyangjuma  
Section 1B Namche to Sanasa via Khumjung 
Section 2 Sanasa to Phortse Thanga  
Section 3 Phortse Thanga to Machhermo  
Section 4 Machhermo to Gokyo  

Trek 5 Three Passes Trek  
Section 1 Namche to Sanasa 
Section 2 Sanasa to Pangboche  
Section 3 Pangboche to Dingboche 
Section 4 Dingboche to Chukhung 
Section 5 Chukhung to Lobuche via Kongma La  
Section 6 Lobuche to Dzongla 
Section 7 Dzongla to Gokyo via Cho La 
Section 8 Gokyo to Namche Bazaar via Renjo La and Thame 

Everest from Tibet 
Introduction
Trek 6 Kharta to the Kangshung Face   

Appendix A Summary of treks 
Appendix B Selected trekking peaks in the Everest Region  
Appendix C Useful websites 
Appendix D Selected lodges in the Everest Region 
Appendix E Glossary 
Appendix F Mountain panoramas 

Seasons

Spring, preceding the summer monsoon, and autumn are the main trekking seasons, with April enjoying blooming rhododendrons and November blessed with brilliant clear sky. Cold winters and rainy summers are challenging.

Centres

Kathmandu, Jiri, Junbesi, Salleri, Phaplu, Lukla, Namche Bazaar, Khumjung, Tengboche, Pangboche, Dingboche, Pheriche, Lobuche, Gorakshep, Chukhung, Gokyo, Thame

Difficulty

A range of possible itineraries – from fairly easy Everest View Trek to Namche or Pangboche, to ambitious Three Passes Trek – ensure trekkers of various abilities and ambitions can find a route for themselves. No technical skills are required; acclimatisation must be carefully planned. Hiking crampons are recommended for some trails.

Must See

Guidebook to the Everest Base Camp and the Kala Patthar peak, the famous trekkers’ attractions in Khumbu. Also covers the route to the magnificent Gokyo, the Three Passes Trek over Kongma La, Cho La and Renjo La, along with hikes to Ama Dablam and Island Peak base camps and a trek in Tibet.

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