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Trekking Guide to the Everest Region

By Mountain Kingdoms - 6th April 2022
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet

Trekking Guide to the Everest Region

Known also as the Solo Khumbu, the towering mountains of the Everest region are unrivalled in their sheer scale and majesty. Most routes in the Everest region lead to Everest Base Camp, however there are side trails to explore and more remote paths to discover as well as challenging trekking peaks to climb. ... Read more

How to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro

How to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro

The highest mountain in Africa at 5,895m, Kilimanjaro is one of the great trekking peak challenges. Despite its imposing height it is an achievable and exhilarating objective when tackled in the right way. Mountain Kingdoms team members Seraphina and Harry have both successfully made it to the top on our Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Route and here they share their top tips for becoming a Kilimanjaro summiteer.... Read more

Discover the sacred celebrations of a Bhutanese festival

Discover the sacred celebrations of a Bhutanese festival

Festivals are a significant part of Bhutan's culture. Most festivals, also known as a 'tsechu', are of great religious significance and are mostly celebrated through music and masked dances. ... Read more

Travel for tea lovers

By Mountain Kingdoms - 21st April 2021

Travel for tea lovers

Tea remains the most popular drink in the world (after water) and there are well over 40 countries growing and producing tea for sale. China and India remain the two biggest tea producers but even in Britain we grow small quantities at the Tregothnan Estate in Cornwall. In fact, if you wanted to tour the tea producing world your travels would take you from South America to Eastern Europe, through much of Asia, the Indian Sub-continent and Africa. ... Read more

Our Top Five Island Idylls

By Mountain Kingdoms - 17th February 2021

Our Top Five Island Idylls

Whether a balmy tropical island, a remote desert island or even a naughty love island, our imaginations have been captivated by the romance of islands for hundreds of years. And in current times, the dream of an island idyll, distanced from the rest of the world, is even more alluring. ... Read more

Our passion for travel

By Mountain Kingdoms - 12th February 2021
in Ask an Expert

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 - a special place that soothes the soul and lifts the spirits. This Valentines day, we thought we'd share some of our travel love affairs.... Read more

Top 10 Destinations for 2020

By Mountain Kingdoms - 31st December 2019

Top 10 Destinations for 2020

Looking for inspiration for your big adventure this year. Here are our ten most popular destinations, all offering a fabulous variety of cultural and scenic wonders.... Read more

Walking and Trekking with Mountain Kingdoms

By Mountain Kingdoms - 9th October 2019
in Walking & Trekking

Walking and Trekking with Mountain Kingdoms

Holidays are very much about getting away from it all, but for many travellers the traditional sun, sea and sand break is no longer enough. More and more holidaymakers seek activity and adventure on their escape... Read more

Introducing Worldwide Base Camp Treks

By Mountain Kingdoms - 9th September 2019

Introducing Worldwide Base Camp Treks

There are so many incredible base camps to be discovered from the dazzling panorama of ice-caked peaks and hanging glaciers of South Inylchek Base Camp to the awe-inspiring mountain theatre of Annapurna Sanctuary.... Read more

A beginner's guide to Bhutan

By Mountain Kingdoms - 13th June 2019
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet

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 holidays to Bhutan for more than 30 years, so we know this beautiful and mysterious country inside out.... Read more

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