MK on trek to Everest: The group will have a free day at Namche Bazaar. This day is built in to aid acclimatisation, which is so important when trekking at altitude. Perhaps they will take a walk up to the Sagarmartha National Park Museum, browse Namche’s shops, or take in the mountain views over a [...]

As anyone who has been on an Everest Base Camp trek with Mountain Kingdoms can attest, our itineraries are packed with new and exciting experiences, and will always include chances to get to know the local culture. We visit Sherpa villages and monasteries, giving trekkers time to explore and learn. For those of you who [...]

MK on trek to Everest: Today the group enter the Sagamartha National Park, and continue up to Namche Bazaar, the largest village in the Khumbu region. 60 years ago: Watch a slideshow of photos taken on the 1953 Summit Expedition on the BBC website, using photos from the Royal Geographical Society. Did you know? If [...]

MK  60th anniversary trek to Everest: The group will take the domestic flight to Lukla – which must be one of the most spectacular flights in the world! Upon arrival, the group will meet the Sherpa and trek crew and begin the trek, reaching the village of Monjo. 60 years ago: There are actually two [...]

Mk on trek to Everest: Rather than rush off on trek, the group will have a day to relax after the international flight, and explore the bustling sights of Kathmandu, including the ‘monkey temple’ at Swayanbunath. 60 years ago: The party, along with 350 porters, left Kathmandu on the 10th and 11th March. Did you [...]

Mk on trek to Everest: Today the group will arrive in Kathmandu, after their international flight. Maybe they will eat at the Rum Doodle Restaurant, where trekkers sign their name on a cutout of a foot and stick it on the wall to join the collection built over the last twenty years!   60 years [...]

The mighty Mount Everest is well known as the highest mountain in the world – 8848m / 29,029ft. The 29th May marks the 60th anniversary of the first ascent of Everest. To celebrate this occasion, we will be updating facebook, our blog and our website with news, photos and interesting facts about Everest, so remember [...]

One question that sometimes comes up, for those planning to embark on an Everest Base Camp trekking adventure with Mountain Kingdoms, is: what level of technology is available at the 5,300 metre Base Camp? For some, part of the appeal of venturing into the Himalayas is the sense of being out in the wilderness, while others [...]

It’s often said that travel is more about the journey than the destination, and the rewards of Everest Base Camp trekking certainly include much more than reaching Base Camp itself – although that is of course a wonderful feeling. As well as the physical challenge offered by this famous route, the opportunity to get a [...]

If you travel to Burma with Mountain Kingdoms, you will see that the country’s northern most mountains offer a wondrous landscape to explore; with scenery and culture that is different to the rest of the country. Part of the Himalaya mountain range, these mountains are significant to the country as a whole, through their effect [...]

Taking part in an Everest Base Camp trek is a dream cherished by many an adventurous soul, and one that we at Mountain Kingdoms firmly believe is achievable with the right attitude and preparation. If you’re a first time trekker, or new to the Himalayan region, there might be a lot of questions in your [...]

Here on the Mountain Kingdoms blog, we like to share knowledge about the cultures of the Himalayan region so that those who set off on one of our treks – whether to Everest Base Camp or any of our other destinations – will know something about the peoples and traditions they encounter as they go. [...]

A land as beautiful as it is mysterious, Bhutan holds some of the world’s finest and most unspoilt trekking country, making it perfect for adventure lovers. If you’ve got a yearning to visit, whether on one of our group holidays or a tailor made holiday, Bhutan is certain not to disappoint. Even the most seasoned [...]

A trek to Everest Base Camp is an experience with no equal, whichever approach you take to the legendary campsite. The most popular route, followed by thousands every year, goes from Lukla to the colourful Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar, with a pause to acclimatise before continuing to Dingboche, Lobuche, and then to Base Camp [...]

As anyone who has joined Mountain Kingdoms on an Everest Base Camp adventure will know, there’s nothing that can compare to standing on the slopes of the world’s mightiest mountain. It’s never been easier to get a sense of Everest’s awe-inspiring presence, thanks to a new photograph that’s currently making headlines for its stunning  four [...]

What makes for a successful Mera Peak expedition? At 6,476 metres, Nepal’s highest trekking peak is one of the region’s most rewarding challenges. While the ascent to the summit is not technically difficult, it presents a test of tenacity and stamina at high altitudes, and, as with any Himalayan trekking adventure, a good degree of [...]

Wherever you go in the Himalaya, you are sure to be greeted with jaw-dropping vistas – this is, after all, the highest-reaching mountain range in the world, and a region of unsurpassed beauty and wonder. It would be hard to pick a list of the top ten views, let alone single out one. But a [...]

For many travellers, setting off for Everest Base Camp is a thrilling quest into the unknown – but it’s still nice to know a bit about what to expect, especially when it comes to accommodation. There is a range of options, depending in part on the route taken, with tea houses being the most popular. [...]

184,999, 185,000….. and last step on the machine! Just 2 days to go until I fly to Kathmandu. It’s come around so quickly and I can’t wait to get going now.  Last minute preparations are nearly complete and most things have been double or even triple checked! The news this week from Kathmandu was tremendously [...]

The Burmese Himalaya is more firmly on the adventurous traveller’s map today than in times gone by, but it is still a place of mystery for many. Even those familiar with other Himalayan regions will find a new world awaiting in northern Burma: similar in some ways to the Himalayas that we are all used [...]