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Nepal Trekking & the Great Himalaya Trail

Nepal Trekking & the Great Himalaya Trail is a route and planning guide for anyone organising a trekking holiday in Nepal. It includes the most popular routes, the newest trekking areas, plus the most extreme route of all, the 160-day Great Himalaya Trail.

There are route guides to the following regions: Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Rolwaling, Solu-Khumbu (Everest Region), Helambu & Langtang, Ganesh & Manaslu, Annapurna, Naar & Phu, Mustang, Dolpo, The Far West.

The guide covers:

• 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