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Worldwide Small Group and Tailor Made Adventure Travel

Blog - The best travel insights and top travel tips

Welcome to the Mountain Kingdoms blog. We have been walking and trekking the world for over 36 years and here we share our holiday recommendations, travel pointers and favourite mountain views.


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

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

By Mountain Kingdoms - 16th February 2015
in India, Pakistan & Sri Lanka, India & Sri Lanka

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Get a taste of the wonderful Raj marvels and feel like you’re in the movie ‘The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ on our First Class Tour of Rajasthan holiday.... 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

Trekking Holidays with Mountain Kingdoms

By Mountain Kingdoms - 3rd September 2014
in Walking & Trekking, Walking and Trekking

Trekking Holidays with Mountain Kingdoms

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

By Mountain Kingdoms - 3rd September 2014
in Walking & Trekking, Walking and Trekking

Tailor Made Holidays with Mountain Kingdoms

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

The Trek of a Lifetime

By Mountain Kingdoms - 3rd September 2014
in Walking & Trekking, Ask an Expert, The Himalaya, Walking and Trekking, Everest Base Camp

The Trek of a Lifetime

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

By Guest Blogger - 8th August 2014
in Europe, Walking & Trekking, Walking and Trekking, Europe, Travellers' Tales

A Knife Edged Ridge Hike up Mt Snowdon

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

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