This guidebook is about trekking in the Everest region of Nepal. It describes popular routes day by day, including Lukla to Kala Patthar or Everest Base Camp, Gokyo and ChoLa Pass, side trips to Thame and Chukhung, RenjoLa Pass, and the Jiri-Lukla walk-in. It also gives practical advice on planning and organizing treks, with a chapter on medical emergencies. The book includes background on the Sherpas and recounts the history of Everest, from surveyors and Mallory's attempts to Hillary and Tenzing's 1953 success.
Why You Should Read?
- Use the detailed foldout trekking map while navigating trails in the Everest region of Nepal.
- Plan your journey with practical guidance on organizing treks and handling medical emergencies.
- Meet the Sherpas through background reading about their role in Himalayan expeditions.
- Learn how surveyors discovered Mt Everest and how Mallory's pioneering attempts led to Hillary and Tenzing's success.