Trekking route to the Mera peaks at 1:40, 000 in the Nepa Maps series which provides extensive coverage of trekking areas of Nepal on detailed contoured maps with trekking routes & hiking trails, huts & camp sites, local places of interest & other tourist information. The map shows a section of the main Everest trek between Taksindu & Lukla, plus northwards towards Namche Bazar, with a spur leading east to the Mera peaks in the Makalu Barun National Park. Also marked is the spur to Kusumkhang Base Camp & onto the peak, plus a trek westwards to the Kongde Base Camp. Sections requiring climbing are clearly marked. Contours are at 20m intervals, with relief shading & vegetation colouring. Index lists places, peaks, passes, lakes & base camps. Margin ticks show latitude & longitude at intervals of 2`30’’. Additional information
Includes:: a route profile of the Mera Peak trek, plus tables showing the route & the Kongde trek in stages with altitudes in metres & feet & trekking times. Titles in this series have cartography is based on the country’s topographic survey, with contours usually at 40m or 50m intervals, enhanced by relief shading, colouring & 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 & mountain ranges are prominently shown. The network of rivers, streams & lakes is shown in great detail, with many smaller rivers & lakes named. Overprint highlights main trekking routes & numerous local trails, with symbols indicating various places of interest & tourist facilities. Most maps are indexed & include additional information such as route profiles, glossaries, etc. All the information is in English & heights are given in metres.