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Manaslu Circuit - £320 off 20 March 2012 We have now reduced the price of our Manaslu Circuit trek in Nepal by £320. This trek, departing in Oct, has it all - fantastic mountain scenery, unspoilt villages and a challenging high pass to cross. See here for details.

Ladakh Spring Savings - £50 reductions 20 March 2012 Save £50 per person on three stunning summer holidays in Ladakh when you book before the end of May. Terms & conditions apply.

Hidden Kingdom Trek - Save £380 10 April 2012 Due to changes in access to the trekking route, we have now been able to reduce the length of this trek without compromising on acclimatisation. With time to relax and enjoy the sights of Bhutan and Kathmandu, you can now fit the entire holiday into a three week break from work. This has meant we can reduce the price by £380 on all departures. Click here for full holiday information

Award winning start to the year 08 February 2012 2012 started in style for Mountain Kingdoms when we were given the award for Top Website in the prestigious Wanderlust travel awards. We were also voted the fourth best Tour Operator by Wanderlust readers. The awards were presented at the Destinations Travel Show at Earl's Court last week. Jude, our delighted Marketing Manager, is pictured here accepting our prize from Lyn Hughes, Editor of Wanderlust. A very big thank you to everyone who voted for us from all the team at MK.

Wanderlust Awards 05 March 2012 Not only did Mountain Kingdoms win two Wanderlust awards recently, one of our most popular destinations, Bhutan, came second in the Top Country category and first in the Best Airport award. Read more about the awards here.

New - Iceland trek 29 February 2012 Marketing Manager Jude has just returned from northern Iceland where she tested out a new winter walking holiday which will be featured in our 2013 brochure. Most winter visitors to Iceland stay close to the lights of Reykjavik in the south but by flying north you are even closer to the dancing magic of the Aurora Borealis and there are few lights to interfere with your viewing. Here you will find all the attractions of southern Iceland - waterfalls, hot springs and boiling mud pool , thermal baths and volcanoes but with no fellow tourists, and in a delightful natural setting. You can register your interest for this trip by emailing info@mountainkingdoms.com and we will send you an itinerary as soon as it's available.

Guide training in Nepal 17 February 2012 25 of our Nepalese trekking guides have successfully completed their annual training course in Kathmandu. They’ve been developing their medical skills, improving their English, advancing their knowledge of the local flora and fauna and getting some in-depth info Nepal’s cultural and spiritual heritage. Each aspect of the training was delivered by specialists including MK client, Gill Marshall, who led the English sessions and kindly donated her services free of charge. Mountain Kingdoms funds the guide training and we think it plays an essential role in making our guides the best in Nepal.

FREE Field Guide for Birding in Bhutan bookings 25 January 2012 We're now offering an excellent FREE Birds of Bhutan field guide, worth £24, with any new booking received for the April 2012 departure of our Birding in Bhutan holiday. Bhutan is a birders' paradise and we have created a very special 19-day tour for the true enthusiast.

Burma is Best! 01 February 2012 Our Golden Trails of Burma gentle walking holiday has been selected by the Sunday Times as one of the 100 Best Holidays in the World for 2012. With a mix of gentle walks, cultural highlights and comfortable accommodation, departures are filling up fast - so phone 01453 844400 to book your place.

Cotswold Outdoors & Mountain Kingdoms 16 January 2012 Come and speak to us at Cotswold Outdoors. We'll be visiting their Cirencester (Water Parks) store on Sunday 29th April when we'll be happy to answer all your questions about visiting the Himalaya. We'll have a stand in store throughout the day and you're sure to find some great gear whilst you're there. London Piccadilly - Sat 25th Feb Milton Keynes - Sat 24th Mar Cotswold Water Park - Sun 29th Apr

Royal visit 19 January 2012 Our MD, Steve, and Reservations Manager, Seraphina, had the wonderful opportunity to meet the newly married King of Bhutan and his wife at the annual Bhutan Society dinner. The King is a keen trekker and was delighted to compare notes with Steve on their mutually favourite trek through the high mountains of Lunana. Photo courtesy of S Jones Windhorse photography.

2011 Photo of the Year Winner 20 October 2011 We received lots of amazing pictures in our 2011 Photo of the Year competition but this year's winner is Robert Knox with his truly stunning image of Ama Dablam in Nepal. This image was taken last October when Robert trekked with us to Everest Base Camp. We were particularly impressed with the detail and clarity of the image as well as the way he captured the atmospheric light and gave a real sense of Himalayan scale with the tiny buildings in the bottom corner of the picture. Many congratulations to Robert who wins a £150 voucher towards any 2012 MK holiday. To see Robert's photo in its full glory, see page 9 of our new brochure. And, if you'd like to enter our 2012 competition, email your entries to charlotte@mountainkingdoms.com