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Here's where you'll find the most up-to-date information about what's happening at Mountain Kingdoms. Check below for details of any upcoming events we are holding, any special offers we are running, any news we've got to share and any holidays that have spaces and are due to run in the next few weeks. You can also sign up to receive our monthly e-newsletter.
English lessons for Nepalese Sherpas
Mountain Kingdoms donates £1,250 in 2014
The Fifth Guide's Refresher Training Course took place in Nepal at the start of this year. From January 26 to 08 February, twenty-five Sherpa guides were given English lessons as well as classes in first aid, altitude scenarios, trek-camp-food-equipment management, map reading, local flora and fauna, national history and geography, Nepali customs and religions and responsible trekking.
Bhutan: the greenest country on the planet
Boasting timeless traditions, unique architecture and stunning Himalayan scenery, it’s not as if you needed another good reason to visit Bhutan, but there is one…
Read moreThe Conquest of Everest
Watch the 1953 documentary 'The Conquest of Everest' on You Tube. Documenting various Everest expeditions, the film stars Tenzing Norgay, Edmund Hillary, George Band, John Hunt, Meredith Edwards and Tom Bourdillon and is directed by George Lowe. It makes fascinating viewing for those interested in the history of Everest.
Everest expeditions on TV
If you're bored of viewing cheesy Christmas movies, and would like to watch something more inspirational, then look out for three documentaries on BBC Four. These films, made in the late 70's by award-winning filmmaker Leo Dickinson, follow three exciting Everest mountaineering expeditions.
Read moreJim's pics in Wanderlust Magazine
Congratulations
to Jim Davies,
former Mountain Kingdoms Operations Manager and travel expert for
having his images
featured in December/January's Wanderlust magazine. Earlier this
year Jim
travelled to Bhutan with journalist Paul Bloomsfield, to read
more about Paul's
experiences in Bhutan pick up a copy of Wanderlust's special
issue, celebrating
20 years in travel.
A guide to trekking in the Himalaya
Cicerone has recently published a new guide – 'Trekking in the Himalaya'. The inspirational guide book describes twenty of the best treks in Nepal, Bhutan, India, Tibet and Pakistan. Eight authors, each an expert on trekking in the Himalaya, have shared vivid accounts of their treks, as well as stunning photos. One of the authors is our Managing Director, Steve Berry. In this book, Steve writes about three of his most exciting adventures: Wild Zanskar Trek and the Nanda Devi Approach, both in India and Gangkar Punsum Approach in Bhutan.
Read moreBig Wide World Photography Blog
Follow Holly's blog as she travels around the world taking beautiful photos of the fantastic scenery she encounters. Make sure you read to the end of each page, where she selects her favourite photo from the trek and tells you the story behind it.
Read moreDaily Mail - walking to the top of the world
Last weekend the Daily Mail recommended Mountain Kingdoms for organising tailormade family treks in Nepal. In the article Theodore Sutcliffe shares the joy of trekking to Everest Base Camp with her son. You can read the article here.
Love at 17,764ft!
Mountain Kingdoms are delighted to announce the engagement of clients
Andy Evans & Kelly Price. The proposal happened in true trekking
style - at the top of the Annapurna Pass!