Nepal Trekking & The Great Himalaya Trail

Beschreibung

With extensive sections to help choose 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-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<BR><BR>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<BR><BR>Practical information – visas, permits, fees and equipment, planning your trip and getting to Nepal<BR><BR>Nepal background – people, religions, festivals and etiquette <BR><BR>Kathmandu & Pokhara city guides – hotels, restaurants, what to see <BR><BR>Green hiking – responsible tourism and how to minimise your impact on a fragile region <BR><BR>Health and safety – how to stay healthy on your trek and avoid altitude sickness <BR><BR>Colour mapping – showing the main trekking routes in Nepal

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