Everest Base Camp & Gokyo – Three Passes 50K NE517

Everest Base Camp – Gokyo – Three Passes Trek map at 1:50,000 from Nepa Maps prominently highlighting the Three Passes Trek from Lukla and Namche along a section of the Everest Trek via Tengboche and Dingboche to the Thokla Pass, then westwards to the Cho (Chhugyuma) La Pass, Gokyo Lake and the Rejno La Pass, and southwards back to Namche via Thame. Also highlighted are several other treks, including the continuation of the Everest Trek to the Everest Base Camp, routes along the Dudh Koshi Valley to Gokyo Lakes and on to the Cho Oyu Base Camp, treks to the Island Peak (Imja Tse) and Amphu Labsta, etc. Contour lines are 40m intervals. Latitude and longitude are shown by margin ticks at 2’30” intervals. The index lists places, kharkas, peaks, base camps, passes and lakes. The map also includes plans of Lukla and Namche showing accommodation and other facilities, plus stage-by-stage distances for the Three Passes and the Everest Base Camp treks.

PLAESE NOTE: the same map, also specially highlighting the Three Passes Trek is also published under ref. NE502 at 1:60,000 but without an index.

Titles in this Nepa Maps series have cartography is based on the country’s topographic survey, with contours usually at 40m or 50m intervals, enhanced by relief shading, colouring and graphics to show various features of the terrain, including glaciers, forested or cultivated areas, etc. Numerous peaks, with additional spot heights, plus names of glaciers and mountain ranges are prominently shown. The network of rivers, streams and lakes is shown in great detail, with many smaller rivers and lakes named. Overprint highlights main trekking routes and numerous local trails, with symbols indicating various places of interest and tourist facilities. Most maps are indexed and include additional information such as route profiles, glossaries, etc. All the information is in English and heights are given in metres.