Includes bibliographical references (page 312) and index.

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. 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.