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A Kit List for a trek to Everest Base Camp

By Kirsty Parsons - 4th April 2022
in Walking & Trekking

A Kit List for a trek to Everest Base Camp

One of the questions we most commonly get asked from clients who are planning a trek to Everest Base Camp is what do I need to pack? In reply, here's a comprehensive clothing and equipment kit list for the trek, together with some helpful information and advice.... Read more

Walking and Trekking with Mountain Kingdoms

By Mountain Kingdoms - 9th October 2019
in Walking & Trekking

Walking and Trekking with Mountain Kingdoms

Holidays are very much about getting away from it all, but for many travellers the traditional sun, sea and sand break is no longer enough. More and more holidaymakers seek activity and adventure on their escape from everyday life, with walking holidays in particular becoming an increasingly popular choice.... Read more

Ladakh Festivals - Hemis and Dak Thok

By Jude Limburn - 10th June 2019
in India, Pakistan & Sri Lanka , Walking & Trekking , Cultural Experiences

Ladakh Festivals - Hemis and Dak Thok

From the stunning mountainous landscape to the vibrant local culture, Ladakh is a truly memorable place, and a walking or trekking holiday or cultural tour is the ideal way to experience this beautiful corner of the Himalaya in depth.... Read more

Put a spring in your step - our favourite walking holidays for the springtime

By Mountain Kingdoms - 5th February 2019
in Walking & Trekking

Put a spring in your step - our favourite walking holidays for the springtime

If you've got the winter blues and are craving sunny days and long, languid walks don't despair. Spring is just around the corner. And here are some of our favourite springtime walking and trekking holidays to inspire your holiday planning.... Read more

An interview with Seraphina: conquering the three peaks of the Balkans

By Mountain Kingdoms - 20th October 2016
in Europe , Walking & Trekking , Walking and Trekking , Europe

An interview with Seraphina: conquering the three peaks of the Balkans

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

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

Congratulations Harry, just 8 months with Mountain Kingdoms and you’ve become a summiteer! ... Read more

Everest Base Camp Trek by Mrs G.

By Guest Blogger - 9th February 2015
in Walking & Trekking , The Himalaya , Walking and Trekking , Everest Base Camp

Everest Base Camp Trek by Mrs G.

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

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

By Mountain Kingdoms - 3rd September 2014
in Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet , Walking & Trekking , The Himalaya , Walking and Trekking

Trekking in Nepal

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

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