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Sue Lawty's Colours of India

By Kirsty Parsons - 8th April 2024
in India , Cultural Experiences

Sue Lawty's Colours of India

Gujarat in western India is renowned for its sumptuous, dazzling textiles. They are produced by intricate techniques that are deeply rooted within the traditions of local communities or ethnic groups. We explore this fascinating region in our Colours of India tour led by textiles expert Sue Lawty.... Read more

Discover the sacred celebrations of a Bhutanese festival

By Mountain Kingdoms - 30th April 2021
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , Cultural Experiences

Discover the sacred celebrations of a Bhutanese festival

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

Ladakh Festivals - Hemis and Dak Thok

By Jude Limburn - 10th June 2019
in India, Pakistan & Sri Lanka , Walking & Trekking , Cultural Experiences

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

An interview with April: Travelling the Silk Road

By Mountain Kingdoms - 1st June 2019
in Cultural Experiences

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

Mountain Culture: Three Sherpa Festivals

By Mountain Kingdoms - 28th February 2017
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , The Himalaya , Cultural Experiences

Mountain Culture: Three Sherpa Festivals

Visits to the Himalaya are packed with new and exciting experiences and include chances to immerse yourself into captivating cultures. Seeing local villages and attending monasteries gives travellers time to experience traditions.... Read more

Tense Experience at the Transnistrian Border

By Guest Blogger - 7th August 2014
in Europe , Cultural Experiences , Europe , Travellers' Tales

Tense Experience at the Transnistrian Border

The atmosphere on the minibus is tense. Quiet and unsmiling the guard slowly moves from person to person, scrutinising with unflinching eye each and every document, peering from passport to face to passport again. First the babushka... Read more

An unforgettable way to experience the Ancient City of Petra

An unforgettable way to experience the Ancient City of Petra

Here at Mountain Kingdoms, we love an adventure! We have a passion for exploring fascinating destinations that are a world away from modern civilisation, and we know just the way to do it! This is why we’ve carefully... Read more

Spend Christmas in Princess Elsa and Anna's World from the Disney Movie Frozen

By Mountain Kingdoms - 7th July 2014
in Europe , Cultural Experiences , Europe

Spend Christmas in Princess Elsa and Anna's World from the Disney Movie Frozen

Experience the wonderful sights that encompassed the heart-warming Disney characters of Princess Anna and Princess Elsa, in the much loved family film Frozen.... Read more

Festival season has begun

By Mountain Kingdoms - 2nd July 2014
in Cultural Experiences

Festival season has begun

With Worthy Farm opening its gates this week for the highly anticipated Glastonbury Festival, we thought it would be a great time to look into less well-known festivals around the world.... Read more

Mike’s Zanskar Dream Trek

Mike’s Zanskar Dream Trek

Last summer trek leader Mike Ford led our Zanskar Dream Trek in Ladakh, India. He described it as an "absolutely amazing high altitude trekking experience" ... Read more

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