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A Guide to Trekking to Everest Base Camp: Training and Preparing

By Kirsty Parsons - 30th August 2023
in Nepal , Everest Base Camp , The Himalaya , Ask an Expert

A Guide to Trekking to Everest Base Camp: Training and Preparing

To visit Everest Base Camp is high on many people’s wish lists. Whether to enjoy the breathtaking landscapes, savour the iconic history or simply say ‘I was there’, it remains one of the great objectives for every walking enthusiast.

However, it’s not without its challenges. The trek involves steep climbs, high altitudes, and long days of hiking. This makes training for Everest Base Camp essential to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Proper preparation, including physical and mental training, acclimatisation, and the right gear, can make all the difference.

So, if you’re thinking about going, but aren’t sure what it involves, this is part one of our comprehensive guide to the world’s greatest trek. Read on to discover how best to train and prepare, ensuring you’ll be well-equipped to tackle the challenges and fully enjoy the incredible adventure of reaching Everest Base Camp.... Read more

Guide to Trekking to Everest Base Camp - Part 2: On Trek

By Kirsty Parsons - 29th August 2023
in Everest Base Camp

Guide to Trekking to Everest Base Camp - Part 2: On Trek

In Part 1 of our our Guide to Trekking to Everest Base Camp we looked at how to prepare for the trek before you fly out, in Part 2 we'll tell you all about the route, accommodation, food and drink, how to stay healthy and how to trek responsibly. In fact, everything you need to know to successfully complete one of the world's most iconic treks.... Read more

Uzbekistan - Top 10 Travel Essentials

By Harry Gray - 31st January 2023
in Uzbekistan , Ask an Expert

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

Our top five reasons to visit Patagonia

By Kirsty Parsons - 27th October 2022
in Chilean Patagonia , Argentine Patagonia

Our top five reasons to visit Patagonia

At the southernmost end of the Americas lies Patagonia - an adventure playground on a grand scale and one of the best, and most accessible walking destinations. Here's why we think it should be high on your travel wishlist.... Read more

Top Reasons to Visit Morocco

By Kirsty Parsons - 9th August 2022
in Morocco , Ask an Expert

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

By Kirsty Parsons - 17th May 2022
in Nepal , Ask an Expert

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

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

A Kit List for a trek to Everest Base Camp

By Kirsty Parsons - 4th April 2022
in Walking & Trekking

A Kit List for a trek to Everest Base Camp

One of the questions we most commonly get asked from clients who are planning a trek to Everest Base Camp is what do I need to pack? In reply, here's a comprehensive clothing and equipment kit list for the trek, together with some helpful information and advice.... Read more

Win a Walking Holiday in Turkey

By Jude Limburn - 31st March 2022
in Office news

Win a Walking Holiday in Turkey

Enter our Prize Draw before midnight on the 12th March 2023 and you could be the lucky winner of a place on our Cappadocia & the St Paul Trail walking holiday in Turkey this September.... Read more

Choosing the right holiday in Nepal

By Kirsty Parsons - 29th March 2022
in Nepal , Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , Ask an Expert

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

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