Blog - Walking and Trekking
The Trek of a Lifetime
![The Trek of a Lifetime](/u/holidays/Phil_Wright_EBC_15_10_11.jpg)
Few people will ever make it to the summit of the world’s highest mountain, but the sheer scale of Everest makes a trek to base camp an adventure in itself. There is something enthralling about Mount Everest that cannot be... Read more
A Knife Edged Ridge Hike up Mt Snowdon
![A Knife Edged Ridge Hike up Mt Snowdon](/u/holidays/Mt_Snowdon_4_Thidara_320x200.jpg)
It’s a weekend escape from London Life. A three hour train journey takes me away from a sea of granite buildings to a rugged expanse of mountains, spring water tarns and charming villages. I am staying at Jesse & James... Read more
An unforgettable way to experience the Ancient City of Petra
![An unforgettable way to experience the Ancient City of Petra](/u/holidays/IMG_2072_crop.jpg)
Here at Mountain Kingdoms, we love an adventure! We have a passion for exploring fascinating destinations that are a world away from modern civilisation, and we know just the way to do it! This is why we’ve carefully... Read more
Mike’s Zanskar Dream Trek
![Mike’s Zanskar Dream Trek](/u/holidays/Mike_Ford-blog.jpg)
Last summer trek leader Mike Ford led our Zanskar Dream Trek in Ladakh, India. He described it as an "absolutely amazing high altitude trekking experience" ... Read more
The Conquest of Everest film
![The Conquest of Everest film](/u/holidays/Everest-summit.jpg)
We'd just like to share a recommendation that was sent to us by one of our clients who travelled with us to the Everest region last year. Mr S described 'The Conquest of Everest' as... Read more
Zanskar twig bridge finished
![Zanskar twig bridge finished](/u/holidays/zanskar-twig-bridge.jpg)
2014 has got off to a great start at Mountain Kingdoms - our twig bridge project in Zanskar is complete! Over the past five years Mountain Kingdoms MD Steve Berry has... Read more
A guide to trekking in the Himalaya
![A guide to trekking in the Himalaya](/u/holidays/Gangkar_Punsum_Base_Camp-blog.jpg)
Cicerone has recently published a new guide – 'Trekking in the Himalaya'. The inspirational guide book describes twenty of the best treks in Nepal, Bhutan, India, Tibet and Pakistan.... Read more
Steve to lead new Zanskar trekking expedition
![Steve to lead new Zanskar trekking expedition](/u/holidays/Zanskar-trecking.jpg)
This August, Mountain Kingdoms MD, Steve Berry, will be leading a Zanskar trekking expedition, in Ladakh, a remote and spectacular region of India, with the aim of crossing a traditional ... Read more
Love is in the (thin) air!
![Love is in the (thin) air!](/u/holidays/Andykellyengagement320x200.jpg)
This spring has seen one marriage and two proposals for Mountain Kingdoms staff and clients.Starting in April, our Operations Assistant, April, married her fiancé, Barry,... Read more
Everest Base Camp Goes Hi-Tech
![Everest Base Camp Goes Hi-Tech](/u/holidays/everest-hi-tech.jpg)
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