The Best Little Guidebook for Trekking the Everest Region

by Nodoka Iwamoto (Illustrator), Alonzo L Lyons

Overview

The Khumbu (Everest Region of Nepal) is as good as it gets for mountain scenery and Himalayan trekking. The area boasts more well-endowed vistas than you will likely have in your entire life. This wondrous land is populated by the hearty Sherpa following a timeless way of life. Known as the 'Tigers of the Snow' for their aptitude at high elevations, Sherpa are the local guardians of the Himalaya and trusted climbing partners in the mountains that they consider divine. There is much to explore in this Sherpa homeland favored by Mother Nature including the historic Everest Base Camp, dazzling Gokyo Lakes, and the ambitious Three Passes Circuit (with secret Fourth Pass described within this guidebook) among numerous, inviting side-tours. Trekking in the Everest Region is an exhilarating journey and non-stop feast of majestic peaks, cultural treasures and breathtaking attractions! The welcoming people, regal monasteries, radiant mountains, delicious home-style food and swill, along with a united nations of international travelers combine to make the Everest Region a trekkers' paradise and lifetime highlight! This guidebook is a must have for anyone visiting the Everest Region.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781502421340
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	09/17/2014
Series:	Nepal Insider Editions
Pages:	138
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Alonzo Lyons is author of Nepal Introduction, The Guerrilla Trek and Yarsa Trails, Nepali for Tourists and A Tiny Little Insider's Guide to Pokhara as well as two forthcoming guidebooks: The Tongba Trail (aka, Three Cups of Roxy) - A Journey in Remote Eastern Nepal, and The Star Trek - A Journey in Rugged Western Nepal.

He was born and raised in the developing world of Planet Earth (specifically Idaho, NW-USA) and is currently on a quest to admire and report on the secrets and treasures of the well-endowed Himalaya. Please visit his websites www.alolyo.wordpress.com, www.guerrillatrek.org, and Secrets of the Himalaya (www.sohimalaya.com) for more information or just to say hello.