Trekking guide to the Everest region of the Himalayas in Nepal, including the Thame Valley, Lukla to Namche, the Everest Base Camp from Namche and Gokyo (the Cho La route and Phortse), plus two routes in Tibet (the Rongbuk route and the Kharta Valley). It also describes the new Three Passes trek (from Dingboche to Namche via Kongma La, Cho La, Renjo La).
Everest holds an eternal appeal for mountain lovers, and the classic trek to Everest Base Camp features prominently on the bucket list of many trekkers.
Fully revised following the devastating 2015 earthquake, this guide covers the most popular route through the Khumbu Valley, from Lukla via Namche Bazaar and Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, the best viewpoint of Everest.
It also describes the classic route from Jiri to Lukla taken by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary, as well as a trek north to Gokyo with its spectacular lakes and Gokyo Ri peak. Finally, the Three Passes Trek, which also starts from Namche, connects the main passes and valleys of the region.
The guide includes suggestions for side trips and time spent in Namche Bazaar, Pangboche, Dingboche and Gokyo, as well as two treks approaching Everest from Tibet - from Tingri to the Rongbuk Everest Base Camp and from Kharta to the Kangshung Face.
The guide is packed with essential advice on trekking in the Himalayas, including planning and preparation, trekking formalities, health and acclimatization, as well as notes on the fascinating culture and history of the region, making it a comprehensive guide to exploring the area.
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