Tales from adventure holidays around the globe
A beginner’s guide to Bhutan
As Bhutan travel experts, with a long-held passion for the country, we’ve put together a beginner’s guide to shed some light on this most fascinating Himalayan kingdom. Mountain Kingdoms have been organising cultural tours and walking and trekking... Read more
Japan - our top 10 unmissable experiences
Think about Japan and it's easy to imagine only high-rise, high-tempo cities, bullet trains and cutting-edge technology, but Japan has so much more to offer beyond its 21st century stereotype. ... Read more
Ladakh Festivals - Hemis and Dak Thok
From the stunning mountainous landscape to the vibrant local culture, Ladakh is a truly memorable place, and a walking or trekking holiday or cultural tour is the ideal way to experience this beautiful corner of the Himalaya in depth.... Read more
Best time to trek in Nepal - trekking regions
We have put together a quick guide to the best time to trek in Nepal by trekking region. When planning a trekking holiday in Nepal there are four main seasons to consider: spring, autumn, winter and monsoon (the summer months).... Read more
An interview with April: Travelling the Silk Road
Our Flights Manager, April, travelled to Central Asia to join one of our groups in Uzbekistan on our Silk Road to Samarkand tour. Here’s what she had to say about her fascinating experience. ... Read more
The birds and animals of Costa Rica – our top 10 wildlife sightings
I was lucky enough to travel to Costa Rica for Mountain Kingdoms to research our walking and wildlife holiday. It was a country I'd long wanted to visit knowing that it was renowned as a wildlife wonderland.... Read more
Eastern Bhutan - discover the other side of the Thunder Dragon Kingdom
Our MD, Steve Berry, has recently returned from travelling extensively in the east of Bhutan and wants to share what a fantastic experience the 'other half' of the Thunder Dragon Kingdom is.... Read more
Our passion for travel
At Mountain Kingdoms we have a real passion for travel and we're constantly seeking out new destinations and experiences in the far flung corners of the world. But each member of the team has somewhere that they're totally smitten with... Read more
Steve’s adventure in Morocco
At the end of last year, our MD, Steve Berry, and a group of good friends, travelled to Morocco to try out our new coastal trek. For Steve, this was not only a chance to enjoy some great winter trekking... Read more
Should I travel to Burma (Myanmar)?
Burma is a country with a difficult and complex recent history and we are often asked by concerned clients whether it is right or safe for them travel there. Although this is ultimately a personal decision, we hope the information... Read more