Description
A guidebook to 6 multi-day treks in the Everest region of the Himalayas. Exploring the dramatic scenery of Nepal, the routes are suitable for trekkers with some experience.
Treks range from 19 to 91km (12-56 miles) and can be completed in 2-16 days. The routes include the classic Everest Base Camp trek from Lukla via Namche Bazaar and Gorak Shep, an ascent of Kala Patthar, the route from Jiri to Lukla taken by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary, a trek north to Gokyo and the Three Passes Trek linking the region's major passes and valleys. A trek approaching Everest from Tibet, from Kharta to the Kangshung Face, is also included.
- Includes a range of possible itineraries for trekkers with different abilities
- Essential advice on trekking in the Himalayas, including planning and preparation, trekking formalities, health and acclimatisation
- Detailed information on lodges in the Everest region
- Suggestions for side trips and time spent in Namche Bazaar, Pangboche, Dingboche and Gokyo
- Notes on the culture and history of the region
About the Author
Radek Kucharski was born in Poland. After graduating in Geography he worked for a small GIS company for over 12 years, which he would periodically leave every few years for months-long trekking trips to Asia. He trekked in Nepal, Iran, Pakistan and India, getting to know the landscapes, the people, their cultures and himself. Now working as a guide, Radek lives in Warsaw and guides groups to India, Nepal and Scandinavia.
Book Information
ISBN 9781786311627
Author Radek Kucharski
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Cicerone Press
Publisher Cicerone Press
Weight(grams) 370g
Dimensions(mm) 172mm * 116mm * 18mm
