Blog - Walking and Trekking
Looking back at an epic journey to K2
![Looking back at an epic journey to K2](/u/holidays/K2_from_Concordia_JLT.jpg)
K2 is the second-tallest mountain on earth, without doubt one of the deadliest to climb, and even the trek to stand beneath it is not for the faint-hearted. Anyone who loves the mountains and epic climbing... Read more
Best time to trek in Nepal - trekking regions
![Best time to trek in Nepal - trekking regions](/u/holidays/Nepal-trekking-seasons-320x200-Andi-Harrison.jpg)
We have put together a quick guide to the best time to trek in Nepal by trekking region. When planning a trekking holiday in Nepal there are four main seasons to consider: spring, autumn, winter and monsoon (the summer months). Here’s a brief intro to each.... Read more
An interview with Seraphina: conquering the three peaks of the Balkans
![An interview with Seraphina: conquering the three peaks of the Balkans](/u/holidays/Front_Balkans_320x200.jpg)
In June this year our Reservations Manager, Seraphina Berry, completed a recce trek of our new Three Peaks of the Balkans trekking holiday. This made her one of a very select band of trekkers who have walked along the Balkans Peace Trail which straddles the mountains of Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro.... Read more
2014 Photo of the Year - the winner's story
![2014 Photo of the Year - the winner's story](/u/holidays/Yak_of_the_Year_2014_Photo_winner_Mark_Green_320x200.jpg)
We asked Mr Green, the winner of our 2014 Photo of the Year competition, to share with us the story of how he captured the winning image of his Yak of the Year perfectly positioned in front of Ama Dablam. ... Read more
An interview with Harry: Mountain Kingdoms newest summiteer
![An interview with Harry: Mountain Kingdoms newest summiteer](/u/holidays/Harry_on_Kilimanjaro_summit.jpg)
Congratulations Harry, just 8 months with Mountain Kingdoms and you’ve become a summiteer! ... Read more
Everest Base Camp Trek by Mrs G.
![Everest Base Camp Trek by Mrs G.](/u/holidays/Mount_Everest_sunset_from_Tengboche_Anne_Green.jpg)
There are not enough superlatives which can adequately describe the experiences that made up this adventure - a trek to Everest Base Camp. ... Read more
Steve Berry Returns from Kashmir
![Steve Berry Returns from Kashmir](/u/holidays/Steve_Berry_Kashmir.jpg)
When I was a young boy I used to hear all my father's stories of his expedition to try and make the first ascent of Mount Nun in Kashmir. How as young army officers of the Raj, he and two friends had travelled from Delhi to Srinagar where local dignitaries had loaned them a lorry to get to the road-head, which in 1946 was at Sonamarg. Of how three Sherpas had been employed to join... Read more
Trekking in Nepal
![Trekking in Nepal](/u/holidays/Nepal-5768_KD_S_Watkinson.jpg)
Few places can compete with a record-breaking attraction like Mount Everest, but Nepal can. There is actually so much more to trekking here than taking on the world’s highest mountain.... Read more
Trekking Holidays with Mountain Kingdoms
![Trekking Holidays with Mountain Kingdoms](/u/holidays/Naar_-_Phu_J_Davies_Mountain_Kingdoms_EDIT.jpg)
Walking holidays have become increasingly popular as more people enjoy the health benefits that an active or adventure holiday can bring as well as the opportunity to take in new surroundings and ... Read more
Tailor Made Holidays with Mountain Kingdoms
![Tailor Made Holidays with Mountain Kingdoms](/u/holidays/Phuktal_Gompa_Zanskar_Ladakh_Steve_Berry.jpg)
It goes without saying that since the explosion of online travel agents, companies and budget airlines over the past decade, there has never been such a plethora of choice when it comes to booking a holiday. ... Read more