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Best Places to Visit in Nepal

Since the first ascent of Everest in 1952 and the hippy invasion of the 1960s, Nepal has captured the imagination of travellers and adventurers alike. Whether in search of an exhilarating challenge or simply looking for a slice of Shangri La, Nepal continues to draw visitors with its incomparable Himalayan landscapes and living, sacred culture. ... Read more
Planning a trip to Bhutan?

Visiting the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has long been considered beyond the reach of the ‘average’ traveller but those who venture into the Thunder Dragon Kingdom are rewarded by the enthralling culture and spellbinding scenery of a country which uniquely prioritises environmental sustainability and the gross happiness of its people over mass tourism.... Read more
Uzbekistan - Top 10 Travel Essentials

Our intrepid Operations Manager, Harry, travelled to Uzbekistan in November 2021 to review our Silk Road to Samarkand cultural tour as the country re-opened to visitors. ... Read more
Top Reasons to Visit Morocco

Only a few hours flying time from the UK, with year-round travel opportunities, Morocco makes for a highly accessible destination. Yet for somewhere so close to home, it’s remarkably different.... Read more
Our Top Ten Travel Tips for Nepal

Nepal is one of our very favourite destinations. Almost everyone who works at Mountain Kingdoms has been to Nepal at least once. Our Operations Manager Niki, holds the record with over 15 trips and our MD, Steve Berry, is our most recent Nepal traveller having visited just last November. ... Read more
Choosing the right holiday in Nepal

If you know you want to go to Nepal but aren’t sure where to go, how long to stay or what to do once you get there, here are the essential things to consider when choosing the right holiday for you in Nepal.... Read more
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
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
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
Top travel destinations for 2018

Find inspiration within our selection of popular travel destinations for 2018.... Read more