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Read holiday reviews by Mountain Kingdoms travellers.
Bhutan is a fascinating country; warm, friendly and undemanding people, magnificent scenery and cultural heritage coupled with a calm and relaxing ambience.
This was a comprehensive introduction to the very special kingdom of Bhutan. The scenery was fabulous, the people delightful and the entire programme well-packed, well-paced and well-executed by efficient and hard-working staff. Punakha tsechu was great but I also enjoyed all the gompas and especially the really ancient temples. A very special snap-shot in time, long may it last.
Climbing Kilimanjaro was a fantastic experience, the guides were supportive, friendly and organised everything perfectly. Summiting Kilimanjaro is a memory that I and my fellow trekkers will cherish for a long time to come.
Well organised tour. Friendly staff in office when discussing details of holiday, always get information as promised.
As with all previous trips, an excellent holiday. Well thought out and in my opinion, excellent value for money for what was provided. Also very welcome is the opportunity to get beyond the usual tourist sites, and the chance to get to know a country.
Small groups of like-minded people. Excellent rapport with office staff in UK, feels personal. Very good balance between adventure and culture. Good variety in activities and accommodation. Concern for the environment, respect for the country. I don't feel like a tourist, more like a visitor.
Varied trip through many different places. Interesting itinerary. Very well planned, all guides were excellent and gave personal insight into the country's history. Small group travel great. Good hotels.
My first holiday with Mountain Kingdoms - really enjoyed it. Very impressed with choice of hotels, efficiency of guide and drivers, and so much included in price. Hope to use Mountain Kingdoms again!
This was an opportunity to visit a remote area guided by locals who were happy to share their pride in their customs and way of life, which would not have been possible without their local knowledge. The porters were a cohesive group who improved everyone's spirits, especially with their singing. The food was excellent even in the most difficult conditions and something we all looked forward to.
The trekking is relatively easy going and takes us through many small villages in the mid-hills of Nepal. As a consequence we gain a far greater insight into regular village life largely untouched by tourism and get to see how the majority of Nepali's live. Off-the-beaten-path, incredible landscapes, plenty of interaction with friendly locals, and lovely lodges. This is for anyone who wants to get under the skin of Nepal in a degree of comfort with a good balance of exploring on foot with time to relax and savour the surroundings.