Trekking in the Everest Region, 4th: Nepal Trekking Guides
- Book Review,
by Jamie McGuinness
Review
"The pick of the guides to the area." --Adventure Travel Magazine (UK)
Review
"The pick of the guides to the area." --Adventure Travel Magazine (UK)
Review
"The pick of the guides to the area." --Adventure Travel Magazine (UK)
Book Description
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. Fully revised fourth 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
From the Back Cover
This new edition of this practical guide includes 38 detailed route maps and trail descriptions covering not only classic treks but also the wild routes.
There is information for all budgets and trekking styles ranging from lush terraced fields to the highest mountain on earth, the scenery is breathtaking. There are trekking possibilities to suit all budgets, from independent trekkers on a daily budget of less than the price of this book to travelers on all-inclusive guided treks with every luxury provided. There's even information on trekking peaks and passes of 5700km and over.
Inside you will find information on: getting to Nepal, Kathmandu; where to stay and eat; employing a guide or porter in Nepal; the environment; health and safety; 38 route maps, 52 village plans; 23 color photos.
About the Author
A resident in Kathmandu, Nepal, Jamie McGuinness is one of the most experienced trek leaders in the country and the author of Trekking in Langtang, Helambu & Gosainkund, also from Trailblazer. He manages Himalayan Trekking, the New Zealand-based trekking company.
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