Trekking in the Everest Region, 4th: Nepal Trekking Guides [Paperback]

Jamie McGuinness (Author)

Book Description

Series: Trekking in the Everest Region | Publication Date: April 1, 2003

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

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The pick of the guides to the area."
--Adventure Travel Magazine (UK)

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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Trailblazer Publications; 4th edition (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1873756607
• ISBN-13: 978-1873756607
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,873,042 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars The best guide, A real lifesaver for planning your trip, December 4, 2009

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J. Schnell (Newark, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trekking in the Everest Region, 4th: Nepal Trekking Guides (Paperback)

My boyfriend purchased two guides to assist us in Trekking up to Gokyo Ri in our Nepal backpacking expedition. The book alone got us safely through the entire trip without ever becoming seriously lost (although it helps to be able to ask passing locals too). Best of all, we happened to bump into the author at a cafe in Kathmandu before the start of our trip!

3 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Self absorbed author, January 27, 2006

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Daniel J. Richards (seattle, wa United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Trekking in the Everest Region, 4th: Nepal Trekking Guides (Paperback)

For the most part this book is decent. It is made better by the fact that it is almost impossible to get lost on the Everest or Gokyo treks. The author is in love with himself and spends lots of time describing things that have nothing to do with you finding the trail. The maps are hand written and not to scale. If it weren't obvious you might get lost. Unfortunately books like lonely planet focus on all of the Nepal treks and therefore are not as in depth.