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The Birds of Everest

By Mountain Kingdoms - 6th January 2012
in The Himalaya , Everest Base Camp

The Birds of Everest

When heading up to Everest Base Camp, you’ll pass through some of the most stunning landscapes in the world – and, as you trek through this sublime landscape, you may well spot a variety of the birds that are common... Read more

En Route to Everest Base Camp – Thyangboche

By Kirsty Parsons - 15th November 2011
in Walking & Trekking , The Himalaya , Walking and Trekking , Everest Base Camp

En Route to Everest Base Camp – Thyangboche

It’s a goal that lights up many a trekker’s eyes: reaching Everest Base Camp. Taking this famous – and famously challenging – trek is a mighty achievement in itself, but the appeal isn’t only in the chance to push your boundries ... Read more

Where next after Everest Base Camp?

Where next after Everest Base Camp?

For many people, trekking in Nepal means successfully reaching Everest Base Camp or standing amidst the cirque of the Annapurna Sanctuary. These attractive tea house trails are rightly popular but if you are prepared to step off the beaten track, and sleep under canvas, another world altogether is there to be discovered and explored.... Read more

Can I trek the Annapurna Circuit on my own?

By Kirsty Parsons - 15th September 2011
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , Walking & Trekking , Ask an Expert , The Himalaya , Walking and Trekking

Can I trek the Annapurna Circuit on my own?

The Annapurna Circuit, like the Everest Base Camp trek and the Annapurna Sanctuary, is a classic trekking route with well-trodden paths, ample tea house accommodation and plentiful company in fellow trekkers.... Read more

How fit do you need to be to go Everest trekking?

How fit do you need to be to go Everest trekking?

It is a misconception that you must be young and super-strong in order to go Everest trekking, that is not the case! Age is irrelevant, as long you build up your fitness beforehand. It sounds simple, but the best way to prepare for a trek is to go walking! At least two months before you depart, extend the length of your... Read more

The Markets of Lhasa

The Markets of Lhasa

Lhasa is a major destination on almost all Tibet holidays and it has a lot to offer visitors, from the magnificent Potala Palace to the sacred Jokhang Temple. If Lhasa is the first high-altitude stop on your itinerary,... Read more

What is the best time of year to complete an Everest Base Camp trek?

What is the best time of year to complete an Everest Base Camp trek?

Everest Base Camp is one of the world's most iconic locations and the trek to reach it is undoubtedly one of the most sought after and well-known treks in the world. If. you are to maximise your chances of completing it, you need to know the best time to go.... Read more

Chhurim Sherpa Sets New Everest Record

By Niki Morgan - 29th June 2011
in Walking & Trekking , The Himalaya , Walking and Trekking , Everest Base Camp

Chhurim Sherpa Sets New Everest Record

27-year-old Chhurim Sherpa of Nepal has set a new Everest record: she climbed from base camp to the summit and back twice in just 11 days. Her experience prior to this extraordinary feat included a successful... Read more

Saga Dawa Festival on Tibet Holidays

By Jude Limburn - 22nd June 2011
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , The Himalaya , Cultural Experiences

Saga Dawa Festival on Tibet Holidays

Each year, thousands of Tibetan pilgrims attend the Saga Dawa Festival at Tarboche, which happened this year on 15 June. Commemorating the three most important anniversaries in Buddhism – the birth, enlightenment... Read more

The Chortens of Nepal

The Chortens of Nepal

Wherever you trek in the Himalaya – on the Annapurna Circuit, trekking to Everest Base Camp or on a Mera Peak trek – you will encounter chortens (also known as stupas). ... Read more

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