Nepal – Day Walks Around Pokhara

Dwarika’s Hotel £££££

• Nepal
• City

Dwarika’s Hotel is a museum-like complex showcasing a wide range of traditional Nepali art. All of its 71 rooms display original works of art – they have four-poster beds and deluxe bathrooms with sunken baths. There is also a presidential suite and two further standard suites. Room service offers light refreshments and the hotel has two restaurants, a bar, a library, and a meeting room. Massages are also available. The hotel is close to the national heritage sites of Pashupatinath and Boudhanath. It is in the heart of a busy and colourful street with people and farm animals constantly passing by.

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Ker & Downey Lodges, Annapurna Circuit £££££

• Nepal
• Wilderness

Located in the Annapurna Mountains, the Ker and Downey Lodges offer the perfect opportunity to experience trekking in the Himalaya in luxury and comfort. With hot showers, comfortable beds and great food, these lodges are the best on offer whilst trekking. There are seven lodges all set an easy day walk apart from each other. Each lodge accommodates between 14 and 20 people. Every room in each lodge has an en-suite bathroom with hot running water and everything is provided from sheets and blankets to hot water bottles, down jackets, scarves and hats. You will trek for around five to six hours each day, with your English speaking guide and porter who will carry everything for you, even your water bottle.

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Mala Lodge £££££

• Nepal

Cradled in the lap of the Annapurna lowlands amongst rice terraces and a quaint beekeeping village, Mala Lodge is a sanctuary, next to which the Machhapuchhre Mountain looms tall. Reached by a climb up from Lumle, of under two hours, the Gurkha village of Majgaun offers a remote spot with breath-taking views. A new arrival on the Ker & Downey trekking circuit, Mala Lodge provides a stunning location to break a trek, offering a warm bed, down pillows and hot showers at the end of the day. Even down jackets, scarves and hats are provided for comfort.

The Pavilions Himalayas £££££

• Nepal
• Farmstead and Ranches

The Pavilions Himalayas is nestled in the natural paradise of a lushly forested valley and set against the backdrop of the majestic Himalayan mountain range in Nepal. Set on an organic farm, guests enjoy the natural beauty of Pokhara, the gateway to the Annapurna Himalayas. Whether adventurous or contemplative, guests can be reassured of the resort’s deep commitment to the sustainability of the natural environment and the welfare of the people of Nepal. The entire resort and its 14 luxurious villas are powered by solar and renewable energy, and the organic farm is the source for fresh produce and dairy products used to make all meals. For even more adventure consider staying at the Lake View Tented Villas.

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Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge £££££

• Nepal

Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge has a gorgeous location, on a hilltop ridge more than 1000 feet above the Pokhara Valley. The infinity pool has a surreal view of the Annapurna and Machapuchare range. Rooms are spacious and arranged around the hilltop in individual hand-cut stone bungalows. Each has its own garden, private veranda, and adjoining bathroom. A well-kept vegetable garden provides some excellent food, served at mealtimes by excellent well-trained staff.

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Yak & Yeti Hotel £££££

• Nepal
• City

Housed in a heritage building in central Kathmandu, the beautiful Yak & Yeti Hotel is steeped in history. Originally the home of the country’s first hotelier, Russian émigré Boris Lisanevich, this elegant hotel incorporates parts of a historic Rana-dynasty palace. Two more recent wings house the 270 classically-styled rooms, with many of these offering views over the carefully landscaped gardens. Among the dining facilities, the Chimney Restaurant is the Yak & Yeti’s most famous eatery. Borscht is still on a menu, as a reminder of the hotel’s Russian roots.

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