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Traveller reviews of Mountain Kingdoms
Overall holiday rating: 4.9
Total number of reviews submitted: 1454
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Amazing, awesome, stunning!
An amazing trip which allowed gentle acclimatisation to altitude; although we still got some symptoms but not disabling and relieved with paracetamol. The trip up by road was amazing and a geologist's dream! This was soo part of the trip and should not be missed. Our minibus driver was exceptional and navigated the narrow, windy roads with skill, the minibus itself was luxurious. The high passes were stunning and breathtaking, in more ways than one! Up in Leh the scenery was awesome and the monasteries stunning and all so different.
Great guide, castles and walks
We were a small group of four (older) people travelling with a brilliant guide. We hit a Slovakian heatwave, so took our walks steadily. Walking through the wild flower meadows on the Mala Fatra ridge was a real pleasure, as was rafting down the Orava river to visit the 13th century castle perched high on a rock. How did they manage all those stairs? Up at the top we admired the guard room, saw the torture chamber placed next to the stateroom, and gasped at the view. Travelling west we also spent a morning in the fairy tale castle at Bojnice, before arriving at Bratislava.
A superb itinerary and tour
A trip of a lifetime to Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh! The itinerary was superb with varied excursions led by kind, thoughtful and informative tour leaders, Geeta and Tinlay. The road trip from Manali to Leh was spectacular and taking this slow route to Ladakh allowed time for acclimatisation. Mr Suresh was a careful driver on this challenging road. Our hotels were comfortable and the meals were excellent. This lesser-known part of India is a fascinating destination. I can’t recommend this tour highly enough.
Fabulous
Fabulous! We got to see out of the way places with a fantastic guide. Emphasis on showcasing sustainable activities
A truly special place
The scale, beauty and tranquility of the landscape will stay with me for a long time. Mongolia is truly a special place.
Loved the walking and culture
We most loved the walking and visits to the local monasteries and learning about the Buddhist culture.
A very special adventure
Bhutan was a place like no other. Our time there was especially moving as the innate spirituality, the peacefulness, the welcoming and wonderful people, and their love for the King and his family made the trip one we will always cherish. The touring, the hiking, the temples, the Dzongs, and the colorful Paro Festival will all leave lasting memories for us. Also, our hike to the Tiger's Nest was everything we imagined it to be. All of this contributed to a very unique and special adventure, so much that we hope to return in the next couple of years. We also added an extension in Nepal which was equally fabulous. Kathmandu and the surrounding areas were so full of history, Pokhara and the Annapurna mountain range were stunning, especially the morning sunrise over the mountains, and the Safari Camp at Chitwan National Park had outstanding service, excellent food and a wide variety of activities available for the guests. Not to mention, we have never seen so many Rhinos in one Park in just a few days!
Special trek
Thanks for a very special trek. It was a great route.
Loved this trek!
I loved the trek, a fantastic contrast of scenery and walking conditions.
Everything we hoped for
This trip was everything we hoped it would be. The guides, especially our head guide Binod, were exceptional; friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We trusted them implicitly, and all 9 of us in our group made it to Everest Base Camp with very few problems. If we did have any itinerary or health problems, Binod sorted them efficiently and with good humour. He’s a star. And our other 2 guides, Prem and Lakpa, were excellent too, setting the pace perfectly in line with everyone’s abilities and wishes. Needless to say, the scenery is magnificent from the very start of the trek. And Binod gave us great insight into the culture and history of his country. Although the communal areas in the lodges and tea houses have stoves for heating, be aware that the bedrooms aren’t heated, and are freezing!
Wonderful Uzbekistan - well worth a visit
Uzbekistan is a wonderful country, well worth visiting, with beautiful cities and fascinating history. The country felt safe and friendly. We thought our group size of eight people was ideal. Our guide Shakhnosa was really excellent. Full of interesting facts and stories, very friendly and a great sense of humour. All the hotels we stayed in were well-located, had good facilities and were comfortable. We liked eating together as a group. We appreciated having a free leisure day in each of the three cities we visited.
All the major sites.
Good organisation which took in all the major sites. We were well informed of the history and culture of Uzbekistan by our excellent tour leader Shaknosa.
Brilliant holiday
Absolutely brilliant holiday everything went so smoothly.
Nice trip
A nice trip in general; there were cultures. There was natural scenery.
A genuine trip of a lifetime
Everything was brilliant - it really was the trip of a life time. Karma, our guide, with his intimate knowledge of Bhutan, friendly persona and adaptable attitude helped to make us feel very special. We felt like guests, rather than tourists. (private itinerary)
Five equally interesting countries
A very busy trip involving long days and lots of travelling but fascinating to visit five very different, yet equally interesting, countries and to meet such friendly and welcoming people.
All excellent
The pace was fast, the accommodation clean and superb, and the guides varied and all excellent.
Perfect tour for first-time visitors to Japan
A fantastic holiday covering a wide range of cultural and tourist highlights, excellent organisation, great food and accommodation, faultless, perfect for first-time visitors to Japan, highly recommended.
A happy group on the Silk Road
We joined three other couples, who all made a happy group. Our guide Shakhnoza is brilliant. Her anecdotes brought to life the history of the region, while her humour kept us all in good spirits. Her knowledge is considerable, and she could answer all our questions interestingly. Her advice on buying skills for the bazaars was also helpful. The itinerary of the trip is well planned with a good mixture of rural and city as well as desert locations. Travel by car and train enabled us to see much of the country, which in places are spectacular. Our day trip to Shakhrisabz and Langar with Alexander as guide was a good extra, as this enabled us to see the rural and non touristy region. A busy day, but the visit to the ruins of "the white castle" was special. The 2 day extension to the Fergana Valley was fascinating. Alone the train journey through the mountains was an experience.
Loved every minute
Excellent holiday. Itinerary was well planned with introduction and guided tours in every place we visited and then a free day to explore further. Hotels were good, and the food was traditional. Our guide Shaknosa was excellent with her information on history, culture and general aspects of life in Uzbeckistan. Really enjoyed visiting all the places and the architecture was stunning. Small group was good fun. Loved every minute of it, apart from the longish coach journeys which could not be avoided, but our driver also excellent. Second holiday with Mountain Kingdoms just as good as the first (Bhutan).