Description

Outdoor adventurers trekking in the Himalayas will find that the National Geographic Everest Base Camp Adventure Map is an essential tool when preparing for an ascent up the world's highest mountain.

Features

• Expertly researched and detailed map covers the area from the town of Lukla, through Sagarmatha National Park to Mt. Everest's South Base Camp located in Nepal
• Map includes major and minor trek routes, topographical information and points of interest
• Neighboring Makalu Barun National Park is also covered along with sections of the Mahalangur, Hinku, and Kyashar Himals, and the China/Nepal border
• An index of places, passes, lakes and peaks, including Mt. Everest, will help you find both destinations and obstacles along on your adventure
• Topographic information such as contour lines, elevations, mapped peaks and passes, water features, glaciers, and forested areas help aid in navigation
• Other pinpointed features include airports, campsites, lodging facilities, temples, monasteries, chortens, caves, waterfalls, hot springs and settlements
• A multilingual legend in English, German, French and Italian will assist in your communication with other international explorers
• Reverse side displays a map of Nepal in its entirety along with inset maps of the Kathmandu region and Thamel neighborhood
• Inset maps show roads, hotels, embassies and consulates, police stations, banks, shopping complexes, hospitals and places of worship
• Also includes background information about visiting and trekking in Nepal
• Every Adventure Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough to withstand the rigors of international travel