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Bucket List Blowouts

By Mountain Kingdoms on 24 Nov 2020
Categories: MK in the news

We were delighted to have two of our holidays featured in the Telegraph's '60 Bucket List Blowouts', on Saturday 21st November.

Yeti, an Abominable History by Graham Hoyland

By Mountain Kingdoms on 22 Jun 2018
Categories: Bhutan, MK in the news

If you’re looking for a good book to take away with you on your summer holidays, look no further than Graham Hoyland’s thrilling new read: ‘Yeti – an Abominable History’. Mountaineer, film producer and best-selling author, Graham travelled to Bhutan with our MD, Steve Berry, in 2016, on an expedition to see if they could discover the whereabouts of the yeti!

Tailor Made tour to Bhutan in Wanderlust

By Mountain Kingdoms on 14 Mar 2017
Categories: Bhutan, MK in the news

Award winning travel journalist and author, Martin Symington, travelled to Bhutan with Mountain Kingdoms on a Tailor Made tour in 2016, and you can read all about his experiences in the online edition of Wanderlust.

Catch up on Channel 4 - Yeti: Myth, Man or Beast

By Mountain Kingdoms on 18 May 2016
Categories: Bhutan, MK in the news

During an incredibly remote trek in Bhutan, a Bhutanese guide accompanying Steve spotted some interesting tracks in the snow... read more. 

Steve's story and tales of the mysterious Yeti appeared on Channel 4's, Yeti: Myth, Man or Beast, on Sunday, 29th May 2016, at 8pm.

Footsteps in the Snow - Steve Berry features on ITV News West

By Mountain Kingdoms on 11 Apr 2016
Categories: Bhutan, MK in the news

News of the mysterious snow tracks found in Bhutan continue to intrigue many, the latest being those at ITV News West.

There are various possible creatures which may have caused the tracks, one theory being the Yeti.

Dale Templar writes for The Daily Telegraph on why now is the time to return to Nepal

By Mountain Kingdoms on 15 Jan 2016
Categories: Nepal, MK in the news

In September 2015 travel writer and television producer, Dale Templar, travelled to Nepal with Mountain Kingdoms, with the aim of revealing just how well the country is recovering since the earthquake in April 2015.

Dale followed our Gentle Trekking & Luxury Lodges, Annapurna Foothills itinerary, taking her from Kathmandu and along the scenic trails in the Annapurna region, whilst observing the condition of the trails and facilities en route. 

Journalist Gabriella Le Breton tells us why 2015 is the year to visit Bhutan

By Mountain Kingdoms on 10 Aug 2015
Categories: Bhutan, MK in the news

In June 2015 journalist Gabriella Le Breton visited the wonderful Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. Mountain Kingdoms helped to arrange Gabriella’s trip, where upon arrival she explored the must-see sights of Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, all whilst staying in first-rate hotels.

Read about our Gentle Walking Bhutan trip featured in The Mail on Sunday

By Mountain Kingdoms on 10 Apr 2015
Categories: Bhutan, Walking & Trekking, MK in the news

In November 2014, Wendy Driver, Deputy Travel Editor for The Mail on Sunday, set off to explore the fascinating country of Bhutan on our Gentle Walking Bhutan holiday.

It's an experience she is unlikely to forget to "a land of myths and magic - a Shangri-La where, as legend has it, tigers fly through the air and witches reside in ancient forests".

Bhutan’s first international festival featured in The Guardian newspaper

By Mountain Kingdoms on 23 Mar 2015
Categories: Bhutan, Tour, Walking & Trekking, MK in the news

Last month there was a magnitude of excitement as Bhutan hosted its very first annual International Festival. People from all over the world travelled to the remote Himalayan Kingdom to take part in the 10 day celebrations, and we helped organise travel arrangements for Jane Dunford, Travel Editor for The Guardian, to be a part of it. You can read about Jane's experience online on The Guardian.

Trekker of Mountain Kingdoms’ Everest Base Camp trip wins The Guardian’s travel writing competition

By Mountain Kingdoms on 08 Sep 2014
Categories: Nepal, Walking & Trekking, MK in the news

We're delighted to hear that Alexei Vink who took part in a trek to Everest Base Camp with Mountain Kingdoms has won The Guardian's travel writing competition. 

Alexei's inspirational experience was featured in Saturday's The Guardian newspaper, and can also be read on The Guardian's website.