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Worldwide Small Group and Tailor Made Adventure Travel

Blog - The best travel insights and top travel tips

Welcome to the Mountain Kingdoms blog. We have been walking and trekking the world for over 36 years and here we share our holiday recommendations, travel pointers and favourite mountain views.


Yeti prints on world's highest unclimbed mountain

By Mountain Kingdoms - 11th February 2016
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet, The Himalaya

Yeti prints on world's highest unclimbed mountain

Tracks have recently been found next to the highest mountain in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan and they may prove that the Yeti still exists. They were spotted by a Bhutanese guide accompanying mountaineer, explorer and Mountain Kingdoms’ Managing Director, Steve Berry, whose photos of the mysterious tracks are shown here.... Read more

Why William and Kate will find Bhutan such a special place - the royal visit

By Kirsty Parsons - 12th January 2016
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet, The Himalaya

Why William and Kate will find Bhutan such a special place - the royal visit

Following the exciting news that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will pay a debut visit to Bhutan this spring, we thought we’d offer them an insight into what makes the Thunder Dragon Kingdom such a unique and special place to travel to - whether on a royal visit or simply on holiday.... Read more

An interview with Harry: Tour of Vietnam

By Mountain Kingdoms - 12th June 2015
in Southeast Asia, Southeast Asia

An interview with Harry: Tour of Vietnam

It’s that time at Mountain Kingdoms when those in the office get to grab their backpacks and leave their desks behind in search of exciting new trips and destinations to feature in our next brochure. Over the coming months many of us will be on recces to find new treks, walks and tours to offer you.... Read more

An interview with Harry: Mountain Kingdoms newest summiteer

An interview with Harry: Mountain Kingdoms newest summiteer

Congratulations Harry, just 8 months with Mountain Kingdoms and you’ve become a summiteer! ... Read more

Everest Base Camp Trek by Mrs G.

By Guest Blogger - 9th February 2015
in Walking & Trekking, The Himalaya, Walking and Trekking, Everest Base Camp

Everest Base Camp Trek by Mrs G.

There are not enough superlatives which can adequately describe the experiences that made up this adventure - a trek to Everest Base Camp. ... Read more

Trekking in Nepal

By Mountain Kingdoms - 3rd September 2014
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet, Walking & Trekking, The Himalaya, Walking and Trekking

Trekking in Nepal

Few places can compete with a record-breaking attraction like Mount Everest, but Nepal can. There is actually so much more to trekking here than taking on the world’s highest mountain.... Read more

The Trek of a Lifetime

By Mountain Kingdoms - 3rd September 2014
in Walking & Trekking, Ask an Expert, The Himalaya, Walking and Trekking, Everest Base Camp

The Trek of a Lifetime

Few people will ever make it to the summit of the world’s highest mountain, but the sheer scale of Everest makes a trek to base camp an adventure in itself. There is something enthralling about Mount Everest that cannot be... Read more

Happy New Year Nepal

By Mountain Kingdoms - 17th April 2014
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet, The Himalaya

Happy New Year Nepal

This week marked the start of a new year for Nepal as the country welcomed in the year 2072 with celebrations and a new commitment to the environment. ... Read more

Everest Climbers clean up

By Mountain Kingdoms - 4th March 2014
in The Himalaya, Everest Base Camp

Everest Climbers clean up

The BBC have announced news that for the 2014 climbing season, starting in April, climbers will have to bring back 8kg of rubbish per person as they descend from the summit.... Read more

Love is in the (thin) air!

Love is in the (thin) air!

This spring has seen one marriage and two proposals for Mountain Kingdoms staff and clients.Starting in April, our Operations Assistant, April, married her fiancé, Barry,... Read more

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