Nepal Trekking & The Great Himalaya Trail Trailblazer Guide

With extensive sections to helpchoose a trekking region, this is a route and planning guide for anyone organising a trekking holiday in Nepal. It includes the most popular routes as well as the newest trekking areas plus the most extreme route of all, the 160-dayGreat Himalaya Trail. There areroute guidesto the following regions:Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Rolwaling, Solu-Khumbu (Everest Region), Helambu & Langtang, Ganesh & Manaslu, Annapurna, Naar & Phu, Mustang, Dolpo, The Far West. Choosing a trek- independent tea-house trekking or guided treks arranged through trekking agencies; choosing a guide and crew; when to go; trekking grades and duration Practical information- visas, permits, fees and equipment, planning your trip and getting to Nepal Nepal background- people, religions, festivals and etiquette Kathmandu & Pokhara city guides- hotels, restaurants, what to see Green hiking- responsible tourism and how to minimise your impact on a fragile region Health and safety- how to stay healthy on your trek and avoid altitude sickness Colour mapping- showing the main trekking routes in Nepal.