Everest: A Trekker's Guide : Base Camp, Kala Patthar, Gokyo Ri. Trekking routes in Nepal and Tibet

The trek to Base Camp on Mount Everest is one of the world's most iconic walking adventures, with spectacular viewpoints from Kala Patthar and Gokyo Ri revealing breathtaking Himalayan panoramas across the Khumbu region. This comprehensive guidebook covers the full range of trekking routes in Nepal and Tibet, making it an essential companion for exploring the region's classic and lesser-known routes with confidence. Treks range from 19 to 91km (12–56 miles) and can be completed in 2–16 days, combining demanding high-altitude terrain with the need for careful preparation and planning. You'll find detailed route descriptions for the classic Everest Base Camp trek from Lukla via Namche Bazaar and Gorak Shep, including an ascent of Kala Patthar for iconic views of Everest, as well as alternative and extended routes such as the trek from Jiri to Lukla taken by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary, a trek north to Gokyo and the challenging Three Passes Trek. Additional features include the option to approach Everest from Tibet via Kharta to the Kangshung Face for a different perspective on the mountain and its remote eastern approaches, clear mapping and stage-by-stage guidance with distances, ascent, descent and altitude information to support careful acclimatisation, and practical advice on travel logistics, permits, accommodation and food in the Everest region. Cultural and historical insight into the Khumbu region enriches your understanding of the landscape and the Sherpa people. Whether you're planning the classic Base Camp trek, seeking the challenge of the Three Passes, or looking to approach Everest from Tibet, this guidebook provides authoritative support for high-altitude trekking in Nepal.