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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.
The Three Yetis of the Annapurna Circuit
Dark shadowy human-like figures have been seen by trekkers walking the Annapurna Circuit, large ape-like footprints have been photographed and hair samples sent away for analysis – yet despite all this, scientists insist there... Read more
Bhutan Trekking for the A-List
“Let me tell you something, you have not partied till you’ve partied at dawn in complete silence with Buddhist monks”, said Cameron Diaz when reminiscing about her Bhutan trekking holiday with Eva Mendes.... Read more
Preparing for Your Everest Base Camp Trek - The Nitty Gritty
To visit Nepal you must have a Nepalese visa. It’s advisable to apply for your visa in advance from the Nepalese Embassy in London. For an Everest Base Camp Trek you need a 30 day multiple entry visa.... Read more
Youngest Meets Highest
It seems every month there are records being broken on the summit of the world’s highest mountain these days. When questioned as to why he wanted to climb Everest in 1924, British explorer George Mallory famously... Read more
Mountain Echoes Literary Festival
Those lucky enough to be on a Bhutan trek in May of this year who had a keen interest in the myths, legends and folklore of the region would have had a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the inaugural Mountain Echoes... Read more
Smile! You’re Trekking in Bhutan!
Thailand may be known as "the land of smiles", but when Business Week listed the world’s happiest countries, there was a clear wellbeing winner in Asia: Bhutan. This landlocked nation, situated between India and Tibet, ... Read more
The Legend of Meme Haylay Haylay
As has already been established, Bhutan is renowned as being the happiest country in Asia. However, it is less clear how those who are in Bhutan trekking can go about finding said happiness. This is where the legend... Read more
Angela’s Dream Holiday – A Bhutan Trek!
To many people, Angela Rippon has the most enviable job in the world. As a presenter for the BBC Holiday programme, she’s had the opportunity to travel all over the world reporting on both popular tourist destinations and hidden gems.... Read more
Bhutan Trekking – Festival Etiquette
Until relatively recently, Bhutan trekking holidays were extremely rare. The country was only opened to western visitors in 1974 and, since then, visitor numbers have been limited in order to preserve both the culture and environment of this very special kingdom. ... Read more