Trekking in the Everest Region: Includes Kathmandu City Guide

by Jamie McGuinness

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 travelers 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 minimize your impact on a fragile region and still take hot ‘green’ showers
Health and safety
60 route maps and village plans
Plus –  30 color photos

304 pages, Paperback

Published March 17, 2009

Reviews

[Marco Santana]

Very interesting book! Kathmandu is a city full of magic, faith and present in the imagination of people from all continents. The capital of Nepal holds a precious cultural, historical and religious treasure. There are temples, sacred images, historic palaces, a very peculiar gastronomy and a diverse population in terms of customs, beliefs and physiognomies.
Kathmandu , the largest city in Nepal, is the country’s political and cultural capital, where Nepalese arrived from all corners of the country and were assimilated.
I would like to recommend this article, about this amazing city:
https://marcozero.blog.br/kathmandu-a...

[Ambar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok this is would be a dare challenge. But actually trekking into Everest Base Camp not just daunting, but also a test for your physical ability. Really recommended to read about background of the regions, history of places people and cultures.

[Rita · Rating 3 out of 5]

not sure when the author was last there but guidebook lacks correct info, even from 2009, for example, there have been at least 3 air crashes at lukla up to 2008 and he claims there have never been any!
trail details are out of date. needs current info!