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Mountain Kingdoms by Jigme, 2 Nov 2013
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Nepal trecking and Tibet -cultural

Excellent acclimatisation in a lesser trecked area in Lang Tang , Nepal followed by cultural sightseeing in Tibet. The route in Tibet gives a true flavour for the Tibetan way of life and its peoples. The scenery was stunning .

Excellent acclimatisation in a lesser trecked area in Lang Tang , Nepal followed by cultural sightseeing in Tibet. The route in Tibet gives a true flavour for the Tibetan way of life and its peoples. The scenery was stunning .

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Mountain Kingdoms pay excellent attential to the detail of your holiday to make it a unique experience. The customer care starts with the advice and guidance on booking and continues throughout.

Mountain Kingdoms responded to this review on 06 Nov 2013:

Yes, I did this first in 1992 ..... great adventure!! Steve Berry

Mountain Kingdoms responded to this review on 06 Nov 2013:

Lovely comments! Thank you Jean, Steve Berry

Mountain Kingdoms by Betty, 1 Nov 2013
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Excellent trekking and cultural experience in the Indian Himalaya to the Source of the Ganges

The trekking was hard work in places but the views were worth all the effort. Village people were very hospitable and invited you into their homes for chi and some even cracked open the biscuits. It was great to be allowed to sit and share experiences with our hosts. People would not believe how out of this world the scenery is in the India Himalaya, so vast and so diverse. And to top it all we had the best ever Cook, what Dave could create ...

The trekking was hard work in places but the views were worth all the effort. Village people were very hospitable and invited you into their homes for chi and some even cracked open the biscuits. It was great to be allowed to sit and share experiences with our hosts. People would not believe how out of this world the scenery is in the India Himalaya, so vast and so diverse. And to top it all we had the best ever Cook, what Dave could create on his limited cooking resource was amazing and a delight to eat.

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This is our 11th Trek with Mountain Kingdoms, what more can I say.

Mountain Kingdoms responded to this review on 01 Nov 2013:

Wonderful to see this! The treks in the Indian Himalaya are every bit as good as their famous neighbour, Nepal. The Source of the Ganges has awesome mountains to see, including Mt. Shivling

Mountain Kingdoms responded to this review on 01 Nov 2013:

Fantastic ..... we look forward to you travelling with us again!!

Mountain Kingdoms by Kangla, 28 Oct 2013
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Well organised, sustainable with emphasis on porter protection

Trekked the Nar-Phu valley/ and crossed the Kang-la and Thorung -La passes in Oct 2013. The pre planning and organisation of the trip was very good and the guide we had (Purna Tamang) was excellent and became a good friend. Due to the effects of a strong Indian Cyclone affecting the weather over the Annapurna we changed plans but it all ran smoothly.

Trekked the Nar-Phu valley/ and crossed the Kang-la and Thorung -La passes in Oct 2013. The pre planning and organisation of the trip was very good and the guide we had (Purna Tamang) was excellent and became a good friend. Due to the effects of a strong Indian Cyclone affecting the weather over the Annapurna we changed plans but it all ran smoothly.

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Professional and well organised. With a good reputation backed up in the field where their operatives are on hand to make sure the trip runs smoothly.

Mountain Kingdoms responded to this review on 29 Oct 2013:

Pleased to hear it all went well. One of the treks I would like to do myself one day!! Steve Berry.

Mountain Kingdoms responded to this review on 29 Oct 2013:

Great, thanks

Mountain Kingdoms by Paddington, 19 Sep 2013
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Classic Inca Trail

Excellent organisation for the Classic Inca trail route to Macchu Picchu with acclimitisation in the Sacred Valley first.

Excellent organisation for the Classic Inca trail route to Macchu Picchu with acclimitisation in the Sacred Valley first.

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Excellent organisation and planning from Mountain Kingdoms with so much attention to detail. They had health and safety in mind with acclimitisation covered.Landing directly in Cusco can cause altitude set backs but we had a wonderful start to the holiday by going lower into the Sacred Valley so we enjoyed every day. Information provided beforehand was excellent. A superb 'once in a lifetime holiday to leave you with fantastic memories

Mountain Kingdoms responded to this review on 23 Sep 2013:

Glad to see this excellent feedback. We pride ourselves on our acclimatisation programme for all trips starting in Cusco. Going down to the Sacred Valley first makes such a difference.

Mountain Kingdoms responded to this review on 23 Sep 2013:

Great stuff!

Mountain Kingdoms by Sulgrave, 30 Aug 2013
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Fascinating

well organised, well documented no nasty surprises. Mountain Kingdoms had researched and planned an excellent rugged trek in a very interesting and different part of Nepal

well organised, well documented no nasty surprises. Mountain Kingdoms had researched and planned an excellent rugged trek in a very interesting and different part of Nepal

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helpful and accommodating

Mountain Kingdoms by Pete, 20 Aug 2013
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Ladakh Family Adventure

We had an action packed two weeks with our three children aged 9-15, including a 4 day trek (with supporting ponies helping a bit over the odd high pass!), camping and with a homestay, amidst stunning scenery, and visting many spectacular Buddhist monasteries clinging to rocky outcrops and bedecked with prayer flags. We also rafted through the gorge of the mighty Indus and saw the very rare "blue sheep", and had a few hours rock climbing and ...

We had an action packed two weeks with our three children aged 9-15, including a 4 day trek (with supporting ponies helping a bit over the odd high pass!), camping and with a homestay, amidst stunning scenery, and visting many spectacular Buddhist monasteries clinging to rocky outcrops and bedecked with prayer flags. We also rafted through the gorge of the mighty Indus and saw the very rare "blue sheep", and had a few hours rock climbing and mountain biking. The local people were amazing and we could not have been better looked after in Ladakh. We also had a day or two in Delhi at either end, inc a trip to Agra and the magnificent Taj Mahal. Here things didnt go quite so smoothly, bringing what was otherwise an "excellent" holiday down to a "good".

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It may be harsh to mark them down from an "excellent" to a "good" because of the difficulties we had in Delhi, and it is a close run thing ... but when you are travelling with children and paying well for local expertise in order to minimise problems, it is not unreasonable to expect it to be ensured that drivers will be engaged who know where they are going etc. On Ladakh alone - the mountains, and the true domain of Mountain Kingdoms - they would warrant an "excellent".

Mountain Kingdoms responded to this review on 23 Sep 2013:

We are sorry about the problems the Crockford family encountered in Delhi. Occasionally and rarely these things happen in India and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. Steve Berry, M.D., Mountain Kingdoms Ltd

Mountain Kingdoms by Will, 24 Jul 2013
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Eye-opening Ladkh

My third time with Mountain Kingdoms and again this was an excellent trip. Instead of the regular full time trekking formula, this trip combined day walks which were well-led, varied and stimulating together with the opportunity to absorb Ladakh's unique culture.

My third time with Mountain Kingdoms and again this was an excellent trip. Instead of the regular full time trekking formula, this trip combined day walks which were well-led, varied and stimulating together with the opportunity to absorb Ladakh's unique culture.

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All of my fellow travellers were repeat business for Mountain Kingdoms. That just about sums it up. MKorganise trips which are consistently high in quality, imagination and reliability. I'm also very confident about their local knowledge and contacts.

Mountain Kingdoms responded to this review on 24 Jul 2013:

Good to see our recce work pays off! Glad you had a great time Will

Mountain Kingdoms by McGleishgod, 23 Jul 2013
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Another excellent Mountain Kingdoms experience.

My 3rd trip with Mountain Kingdoms, this time to Ladakh, Himalayan India and again another very well put together holiday, thoroughly professionally organised and great value for money considering all that was provided. As trouble free as adventure travel can be!

My 3rd trip with Mountain Kingdoms, this time to Ladakh, Himalayan India and again another very well put together holiday, thoroughly professionally organised and great value for money considering all that was provided. As trouble free as adventure travel can be!

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Mountain Kingdoms specialize in small group walking and trekking holidays around the world, with emphasis on places less well traveled than some destinations. Mountain regions, as the name suggests, is a particular strong area. Repeat business seems to be a large source of bookings which I think demonstrates how professional and well run they are.

Mountain Kingdoms responded to this review on 24 Jul 2013:

Thank you for your feedback Mr Harper ..... glad you had a fantastic time! Steve Berry