Description

The Khumbu region of Nepal, also known as the Everest Region, lies on the Nepalese side of Mount Everest. Explore this fascinating destination in remarkable detail with National Geographic's Khumbu Adventure Map. Cities and towns are easy to find with the map's helpful index. Major and minor roads as well as trekking routes are clearly designated so travelers can easily plan their best route. Specialty content such as diverse and unique recreational, ecological, cultural, and historical destinations make Adventure Maps the perfect companion to a guidebook.

A detailed topographic and trekking map of the Khumbu region including Sagarmatha National Park and much of Makalu Barun National Park is shown on one side of the print map. Helpful travel aids such as visitor centers, checkpoints, lodging, religious sites, settlements, and post offices are clearly indicated. Maps of Nepal, Kathmandu, and its commercial neighborhood of Thamel are shown on the reverse side. In addition to restaurants, lodging, and shopping areas, a variety of resources are indicated on these inset maps as well including embassies/consulates, international organizations, places of worship, hospitals, banks, police stations, bus stops, and more.

Every Adventure Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough — capable of withstanding the rigors of international travel.

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