Blog - Walking and Trekking

High Speed Internet at Everest Base Camp

By Mountain Kingdoms - 19th November 2010
in Walking & Trekking , The Himalaya , Walking and Trekking , Everest Base Camp

Those on an Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal have recently gained a new luxury: along with some of the world’s most elevated hot showers and inside toilets, Everest Base Camp trekkers now have access to high speed 3G internet. ... Read more

Jordan Romero Goes for the Youth Record on Everest

By Guest Blogger - 29th April 2010
in Walking & Trekking , The Himalaya , Walking and Trekking , Everest Base Camp

The excitement has been building steadily over the last few weeks and finally the expedition is under way. Earlier this week Jordan Romero, 13, set off from Everest Base Camp, trekking with his family towards the summit.... Read more

Enjoy Mani Rimdu En Route to Everest Base Camp

By Jude Limburn - 28th April 2010
in Walking & Trekking , The Himalaya , Walking and Trekking , Cultural Experiences , Everest Base Camp

One festival that is certainly worth including on your trip to Everest Base Camp, is the Mani Rimdu Festival. A festival that is celebrated annually in accordance with the dates of the Tibetan lunar calendar.... Read more

Maltese Climbers on Cho Oyo

By Guest Blogger - 14th September 2009
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , Walking & Trekking , The Himalaya , Walking and Trekking

A team of climbers from Malta are breaking national records in the Khumbu. They are currently undertaking altitude training on the mighty Cho Oyu, the sixth highest of the world's peaks, ahead of their planned 2010 ... Read more