Percent Map travel guide (2026-10-16): The Inn Where Everest Dreams Were Celebrated

A small Welsh hotel played host to historic celebrations when Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's Everest triumph reached them in the middle of the night. Surprised guests at Pen-Y-Gwryd were treated to champagne and jubilation as news broke during one of Britain’s pivotal moments—the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. This October, step into the cozy ambiance of Pen-Y-Gwryd and enjoy a taste of history amid Eryri's crisp autumn air.