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Sherpa Customs and Etiquette

By Mountain Kingdoms - 13th June 2013
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , Ask an Expert , The Himalaya

Sherpa Customs and Etiquette

As regular readers of our blog will know, we've featured a number of different aspects of the fascinating cultures of the Himalaya, from Himalayan festivals to legends... Read more

Everest Base Camp Goes Hi-Tech

By Mountain Kingdoms - 8th May 2013
in Walking & Trekking , The Himalaya , Walking and Trekking , Everest Base Camp

Everest Base Camp Goes Hi-Tech

One question that sometimes comes up, for those planning to embark on an Everest Base Camp trekking adventure with Mountain Kingdoms, is: what level of technology is available at the 5,300 metre Base Camp?... Read more

The Monastery: Heart of the Sherpa Community

By Mountain Kingdoms - 22nd April 2013
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , The Himalaya , Cultural Experiences

The Monastery: Heart of the Sherpa Community

It’s often said that travel is more about the journey than the destination, and the rewards of Everest Base Camp trekking certainly include much more than reaching Base Camp itself... Read more

Our Tips For Everest Base Camp Trek First-Timers

By Mountain Kingdoms - 26th March 2013
in Walking & Trekking , Ask an Expert , The Himalaya , Walking and Trekking , Everest Base Camp

Our Tips For Everest Base Camp Trek First-Timers

Taking part in an Everest Base Camp trek is a dream cherished by many an adventurous soul, and one that we at Mountain Kingdoms firmly believe is achievable with with the right attitude and preparation.... Read more

The Sherpa Culture Museum, Namche Bazaar

By Mountain Kingdoms - 14th March 2013
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , The Himalaya

The Sherpa Culture Museum, Namche Bazaar

Here on the Mountain Kingdoms blog, we like to share knowledge about the cultures of the Himalayan region so that those who set off on one of our treks – whether to Everest Base Camp or any of our other destinations... Read more

Culture On Your Tailor Made Holiday, Bhutan: Tigers Nest Monastery

By Jude Limburn - 19th February 2013
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , The Himalaya , Cultural Experiences

Culture On Your Tailor Made Holiday, Bhutan: Tigers Nest Monastery

A land as beautiful as it is mysterious, Bhutan holds some of the world’s finest and most unspoilt trekking country, making it perfect for adventure lovers. If you’ve got a yearning to visit, whether on one of our group holidays... Read more

A Different Way To Everest Base Camp: Three High Passes

By Mountain Kingdoms - 8th February 2013
in Walking & Trekking , The Himalaya , Walking and Trekking , Everest Base Camp

A Different Way To Everest Base Camp: Three High Passes

A trek to Everest Base Camp is an experience with no equal, whichever approach you take to the legendary campsite. The most popular route, followed by thousands every year, goes from Lukla to the colourful Sherpa village... Read more

Himalayan Photography: Everest Base Camp In Stunning Detail

By Mountain Kingdoms - 23rd January 2013
in The Himalaya , Everest Base Camp

Himalayan Photography: Everest Base Camp In Stunning Detail

As anyone who has joined Mountain Kingdoms on an Everest Base Camp adventure will know, there’s nothing that can compare to standing on the slopes of the world’s mightiest mountain.... Read more

Preparing For Your Mera Peak Expedition: Top Tips

By Mountain Kingdoms - 9th January 2013
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , Walking & Trekking , Ask an Expert , The Himalaya , Walking and Trekking

Preparing For Your Mera Peak Expedition: Top Tips

What makes for a successful Mera Peak expedition? At 6,476 metres, Nepal’s highest trekking peak is one of the region’s most rewarding challenges. While the ascent to the summit is not technically difficult, it presents a ... Read more

One Of The Best Views In The Himalayas: Mera Peak Expedition

By Niki Morgan - 3rd December 2012
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , Walking & Trekking , The Himalaya , Walking and Trekking

One Of The Best Views In The Himalayas: Mera Peak Expedition

Wherever you go in the Himalaya, you are sure to be greeted with jaw-dropping vistas – this is, after all, the highest-reaching mountain range in the world, and a region of unsurpassed beauty and wonder.... Read more

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