Dwarika’s is by far the most traditionally elegant hotel in Kathmandu and is a must for anyone with a penchant for traditional Asian interiors. A feast of high Newari style, its design incorporates pieces of wood carving, stone sculpture an…

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The majority of visitors to Pokhara congregate around Phewa Lake, but Begnas, further east, is much more peaceful. A perfect option for anyone wishing to savour the views of Machapuchare and the other Annapurnas from a truly serene setting,…

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Located on the banks of the Rapti River, the lodge is set in the small village of Tharus and offers splendid views of the National Park from its stand-alone riverfacing cottages. The architecture and interiors blend seamlessly with its surr…

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A venture by the Tiger Tops company, Karnali is a small, boutique safari lodge whose emphasis is on service as much as style, ensuring a calm, relaxing experience that does justice to the wonderful setting on the edge of the Bardia National…

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K&D’s beautiful lodges in the Nepali highlands are the crème de la crème of trekking accommodation. Dotted at convenient half-day intervals around the Annapurna Conservation Area circuit, each has spellbinding views across the slate roo…

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One of only a handful of international-grade five stars in Kathmandu, this smart hotel used to be the first choice of visiting heads of state before a couple of more opulent competitors sprang up across town. It’s now a firm favourite with…

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Transiting trekkers and climbers form the mainstay of the Yak and Yeti, one of the capital’s largest hotels. It’s classed as a five-star, but looks a more modest place once you’ve penetrated the rather grand, multi-storey façade. It’s a de…

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Soak up those sublime views of the snowy Annapurna peaks in five-star boutique style. The Shangri La’s slap on Pokhara’s lakeshore – well away from the bustle of the main tourist enclave, which ensures a serenity commensurate with the panor…

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This large, centrally air-conditioned hotel provides a comfortable base from which to visit the Buddha’s birthplace at nearby Lumbini. Its name might be overstating the case, but the rooms are spacious and clean, its staff courteous, the fo…

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Clinging to the hillside above this most picturesque of Newari villages in central Nepal, the Bandipur Mountain Lodge is a small, mid-scale hotel offering a dozen simply furnished rooms, all of them boasting stupendous views. Reclined on y…

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Since 1955 Malla Hotel has been providing the finest service and facilities in Kathmandu. Stationed near to the Royal Palace Museum, one can also easily access to the newest shopping district from the hotel. Icing on the cake will be the ex…

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This is a wildlife resort which, for once, charms by its simplicity rather than its sophistication. A small campus of basic, village-style semi-detached cottages with ceramic tiled patios front and back, it rests on a bluff overlooking the…

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