Blog - Walking and Trekking

The Burmese Himalaya: Some Facts

By Mountain Kingdoms - 10th April 2013
in Southeast Asia , Walking & Trekking , Walking and Trekking , Southeast Asia

If you travel to Burma with Mountain Kingdoms, you will see that the country's northern most mountains offer a wondrous landscape to explore; with scenery and culture that is different to the rest of the country. Part of the... Read more

Our Tips For Everest Base Camp Trek First-Timers

By Mountain Kingdoms - 26th March 2013
in Walking & Trekking , Ask an Expert , The Himalaya , Walking and Trekking , Everest Base Camp

Taking part in an Everest Base Camp trek is a dream cherished by many an adventurous soul, and one that we at Mountain Kingdoms firmly believe is achievable with with the right attitude and preparation.... Read more

A Different Way To Everest Base Camp: Three High Passes

By Mountain Kingdoms - 8th February 2013
in Walking & Trekking , The Himalaya , Walking and Trekking , Everest Base Camp

A trek to Everest Base Camp is an experience with no equal, whichever approach you take to the legendary campsite. The most popular route, followed by thousands every year, goes from Lukla to the colourful Sherpa village... Read more

Preparing For Your Mera Peak Expedition: Top Tips

By Mountain Kingdoms - 9th January 2013
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , Walking & Trekking , Ask an Expert , The Himalaya , Walking and Trekking

What makes for a successful Mera Peak expedition? At 6,476 metres, Nepal’s highest trekking peak is one of the region’s most rewarding challenges. While the ascent to the summit is not technically difficult, it presents a ... Read more

One Of The Best Views In The Himalayas: Mera Peak Expedition

By Niki Morgan - 3rd December 2012
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , Walking & Trekking , The Himalaya , Walking and Trekking

Wherever you go in the Himalaya, you are sure to be greeted with jaw-dropping vistas – this is, after all, the highest-reaching mountain range in the world, and a region of unsurpassed beauty and wonder.... Read more

What’s The Accommodation Like En Route To Everest Base Camp?

By Kirsty Parsons - 3rd December 2012
in Walking & Trekking , Ask an Expert , The Himalaya , Walking and Trekking , Everest Base Camp

For many travellers, setting off for Everest Base Camp is a thrilling quest into the unknown – but it’s still nice to know a bit about what to expect, especially when it comes to accommodation.There is a range of options, depending... Read more

Ama Dablam Base Camp and Beyond

By Vaughan Sydenham - 16th November 2012
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , Walking & Trekking , The Himalaya , Walking and Trekking

Setting off slightly earlier than usual we head gradually upwards across the Imja Dranka river and open Yak pasture towards the enormous Ama Dablam - such a fantastic sight. As we go higher we have great views of the... Read more

Onwards and upwards - the trek continues

By Vaughan Sydenham - 9th November 2012
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , Walking & Trekking , The Himalaya , Walking and Trekking

We stayed overnight in the pretty village of Pangboche where we have stunning views of Ama Dablam. We are lucky enough to have a wonderful sunset casting an alpen glow over what some say is the most beautiful mountain in the world. ... Read more