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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.
A new bridge for a new year - Zanskar twig bridge finished!
2014 has got off to a great start at Mountain Kingdoms - our twig bridge project in Zanskar is complete!
Over the past 5 years Mountain Kingdoms MD Steve Berry has raised £3000 to restore a traditional twig bridge in Padum and preserve an ancient culture. The project was overseen by the local King Punchok Dawa.
Zanskar is a small Tibetan Buddhist kingdom located in Ladakh, north west Indian Himalaya, and locked away from the outside world by snowed-up passes for all but a few months in the summer. Work has taken place on the bridge in winter when the river below is frozen and conditions can reach -30oC.
Now completed, it is an extraordinary structure which can be used by locals and trekkers alike. The twig bridge will form part of a new Mountain Kingdoms trek in Zanskar in September 2014. Kingdom of Zanskar Trek
Read moreA 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 moreNorth India floods – Oxfam appeal
Extreme weather conditions in Uttarakand, India, disrupted our Operations Manager, Niki Morgan's recent recconaissance trek to the Kuari Pass. Early monsoon rains, thought to be the heaviest in 80 years, have caused mass flooding in northern India. The torrential rain has damaged roads and homes, and triggered landslides. Aware of the devastation this has caused to those caught in the floods, Mountain Kingdoms is donating £500 to Oxfam's India flood relief appeal. Oxfam is providing humanitarian assistance to some of the worst affected.
Read moreColour in and name the elephant competition
COMPETITION NOW CLOSED - see the winner here
Download our competition entry form and then post it to us, or email it to charlotte@mountainkingdoms.com, to be in with a chance of winning a years adoption of an asian elephant with WWF. This includes a cuddly toy elephant, stickers, fact book and 3 issues of Wild World magazine.
Big 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 moreCongratulations!
Congratulations and warm wishes to our colleague April, who was married her fiance Barry, last week. The bride looked gorgeous and the sun shone all day. I'm sure that they are now having a brilliant time on their exotic honeymoon in India.
Read morePresident of India visits Brahmaputra River cruise boat and presents an award
Congratulations to our friends in India on receiving the National Tourism Award for the 'Most Innovative Tour Operator' for the Brahmaputra river cruise on-board the M.V.Mahabaahu. Awarded by the President of India on 18th March 2013.
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