Everest: A Trekker's Guide

Stand in the shadow of the world’s highest mountain and experience the drama, culture and high-altitude beauty of the Everest region in Nepal and Tibet. The trek to Base Camp on Mount Everest is one of the world’s most iconic walking adventures, with spectacular viewpoints from Kala Patthar and Gokyo Ri revealing breathtaking Himalayan panoramas across the Khumbu region.

Covering the full range of trekking routes in Nepal and Tibet, this comprehensive Everest guidebook is the essential companion for exploring the region’s classic and lesser-known routes with confidence. Designed for experienced hikers, the treks range from 19 to 91km (12–56 miles) and can be completed in 2–16 days, combining demanding high-altitude terrain with the need for careful preparation and planning.

Detailed route descriptions for the classic Everest Base Camp trek from Lukla via Namche Bazaar and Gorak Shep, including an ascent of Kala Patthar for iconic views of Everest
Coverage of alternative and extended routes, including the trek from Jiri to Lukla taken by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary, a trek north to Gokyo and the challenging Three Passes Trek linking the region’s major passes and valleys
Includes the option to approach Everest from Tibet, from Kharta to the Kangshung Face, offering a different perspective on the mountain and its remote eastern approaches
Clear mapping and stage-by-stage guidance with distances, ascent, descent and altitude information to support careful acclimatisation
Practical advice on travel logistics, permits, accommodation and food in the Everest region to simplify planning
Cultural and historical insight into the Khumbu region, enriching your understanding of the landscape and the Sherpa people


Whether you are planning the classic Everest Base Camp trek, seeking the challenge of the Three Passes, or looking to approach Everest from Tibet, this guidebook provides authoritative support for high-altitude trekking in Nepal. Prepare thoroughly, embrace the challenge and experience the scale, history and achievement of trekking in the shadow of the world’s highest peak.

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.