2006, 3rd edition. 255 pp, color photos and color maps. Guide to the most popular trekking region in the Himalaya. Lodges, teahouses, permits, health - all are dealt with in this indispensable guide. With updated information, clear mapping & superb photography, including detailed descriptions of approachroutes from both Nepal & Tibet.
Everest and the Khumbu region of Nepal is one of the great trekking regions of the world. The guide includes all the main trekking routes, including from Lukla (and Jiri) to Namche, and routes to Thame, Gokyo, Thangboche, Lobuche, Kala Pattar and Everest Base Camp. Includes the route in Tibet from Tingri to the North side and Rongbuk monastery/glacier.
Seasons:
Pre-monsoon (March-May) and post-monsoon (October to late November) are ideal. Monsoon and winter treks are possible, but much more difficult.
Centres
Access is via Kathmandu, then flights to Lukla. Namche is the central village; Thame, Dingboche also have facilities. Tea houses everywhere.
Technically no great difficulties, but the need to acclimatise and manage the transition to altitude are crucial to having a great trek. Some of the high passes (Cho La) will have snow.
Must See
For the mountain lover, some of the greatest views on earth, but the friendly Sherpa people, Bhuddist gompas and local culture make this a much greater experience.
Preface to the Third Edition Introduction Everest and the Solu-Khumbu Region Everest Treks Trekking and Trekking Styles When to Go Pre-Departure Preparations Getting There Permits and Visas Pre-Trek Health Matters On-Trek Healthcare Equipment Checklist Maps Minimum Impact Trekking Cultural Interaction Nepal – Facts and Figures Time in Kathmandu About this Guide Pre-Trek Check The Treks – Nepal Trek 1: Jiri to Namche Bazaar Prologue: Kathmandu to Jiri Section 1: Jiri to Kenja Section 2: Kenja to Manidingma (Nuntala) Section 3: Manidingma to Choplung Section 4: Lukla to Namche Time in Namche Trek 2: Namche Bazaar to Thame Trek 3: Namche Bazaar to Gokyo Section 1: Namche Bazaar (or Khumjung) to Dole Section 2: Dole to Gokyo Time in Gokyo Trek 4: Gokyo to Lobuche via Cho La Trek 5: Gokyo to Lobuche via Phortse, Pangboche and Pheriche Trek 6: Namche Bazaar (or Khumjung) to Lobuche, Gorak Shep, Kala Pattar and Everest Base Camp Section 1: Namche Bazaar to Pheriche (or Dingboche) Time in Pheriche Time in Dingboche Section 2: Pheriche (or Dingboche) to Lobuche Section 3: Lobuche to Gorak Shep to Kala Pattar to Everest Base Camp Ways Out Mount Everest from Tibet Trek 7: Tingi to Everest Rongbuk Base Camp Appendices Appendix A: Summary of Treks Appendix B: The Story of Everest Appendix C: Trekking Peaks in the Solu-Khumbu Region Appendix D: Useful Addresses Appendix E: Glossary Appendix F: Useful Phrases
