NEPAL: THE LAST SHANGRI-LA

Hotel Yak and Yeti, with its historic character, fuses modern design with original heritage interiors. This luxury 5-star deluxe hotel in the heart of Kathmandu sits on ample grounds among antique fountains, gilded temples, and emerald gardens.

A 270-room hotel with 5 star amenities that includes a range of restaurants and bars as well as a club lounge. After some renovation the Yak and Yeti now features 2 swimming pools, a shopping arcade, 2 tennis courts and a fitness centre complete with a gym and spa.

Located in Durbar Marg, the hotel is just moments away from the tourist thrills of Kathmandu. The embodiment of history, legend and tradition, the Hotel Yak and Yeti is a perfect blend of contemporary international standards and time-honored tradition. At the Yak and Yeti, one can explore Nepal's rich cultural heritage while finding solace in the luxurious comfort of this former Rana Palace.

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Club Himalaya Nagarkot by ACE Hotels is situated at an elevation of 7,200 feet, perched on the Windy Hill in Nagarkot, Nepal, near Bhaktapur, Rani Jhula, Nagarkot View Tower, and Changunarayan Temple. The property features 66 luxurious rooms across two wings. In-room amenities include tea/coffee-making facilities, air conditioning, toiletries, hairdryers, TVs, and safes. Facilities and services include a spa, airport transfers, luggage storage, a multi-cuisine restaurant, room service, an electric vehicle charging station, a children’s play area, parking, and Wi-Fi. Area activities include hiking, mountain biking, and yoga sessions.

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The beautiful hill town of Bandipur with breath taking mountain views and traditional houses is home to the Gaun Ghar Hotel. This establishment was once an old Newari traditional house that has been renovated into a heritage hotel while the traditional architecture and ambiance of the place is preserved.

The hotel has a café and restaurant serving organic food prepared from ingredients that have been sourced from local markets. The restaurant overlooks the Bandipur town and also faces the mountains.

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Set on 12 hectares of grounds in Nepal, the Barahi Jungle Lodge is perfectly located on the peaceful banks of Rapti in Meghauli, near the Chitwan National Park. The lodge offers perfectly appointed thatched huts set along the banks of the river and hidden within the jungle. In-room amenities include air conditioning, safes, TVs, balconies, and workspaces. General facilities include a swimming pool, a spa, a restaurant, a library, a poolside den, a meeting spa, a recreation park, a souvenir shop, and event facilities.

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Located on a ridge half an hour outside Pokhara, the lodge is an ideal base for guests to relax in a rural mountain setting, away from the bustle of Nepal’s cities. With a central lodge, bar and dining room, the comfortable rooms are arranged in clusters of cottages resembling a Nepali village. All have attached bathrooms, private verandas and Himalayan views. Daily table d’hôte menus feature a range of Nepali dishes and continental specialties made from local fresh ingredients and home-grown herbs and garden salads. Guests enjoy bird walks and day hikes through the forests and villages, escorted by trained local guides. The secluded, award-winning swimming pool reflects the white peaks. Masseurs offer a range of Ayurveda and shiatsu therapy; yoga and meditation sessions are also available. For the adventurous, paragliding and micro-light flights against Annapurna’s backdrop are thrilling options. Pokhara sightseeing, museum visits, golf and exploring the lively lakeside are all popular activities.

Tiger Mountain is a member of Pack for a Purpose, an initiative that allows travellers to make a lasting impact in the destination community.

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Cottage Room Cottage Room 2

Comfortable room with en suite shower and toilet. Double, twin and triple configurations available. All rooms have a private verandah and a mountain view. There is no price or facilities difference between Cottage Room and Cottage Room 2.

Room with mountain view, en-suite shower and toilet, private verandah and four-poster bed. There is no price or facilities difference between Cottage Room and Cottage Room 2.

Cottage Room 3 - Bungalow

Comprising a double room above with direct access outside and a twin / triple room below (1 king size bed and a single bed). Each room has its own en suite shower and toilet, private verandah and mountain view. The rooms are not inter-connected but both have access directly outside.

Property Facilities

Activity Desk, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Business Centre, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, Vegetarian

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Available Services

24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Credit Card Facilities, Foreign Exchange, Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service, Travel Desk

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Cooking Courses, Cycling, Fine Dining, Game Walks, Garden Tours, Golf, Gourmet Picnic, Helicopter Scenic Flights, High Tea, Massages, Natural History Tours, Scenic Flights, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours

Activities Nearby

Adrenaline Activities, Animal Encounters, Bird Watching, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Cooking Courses, Cultural Tours, Cycling, Fishing, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Golf, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Historical Tours, Kayaking / Paddling, Mountain Biking, Museums, Natural History Tours, Paragliding, Sailing, Scenic Flights, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours

Guided Walks Nepali Cookery Demonstration Wellness Therapies Sightseeing and Other Activities Nature Walk

A range of walks is available from 1 hour to 8 hour day-hikes. Always led by expert local guides, these an focus on flora and fauna, local culture or just plain exercise. The lodge guides welcome guests to join them to explore the rich area around the lodge - rolling farm land and forest rich in birds, butterflies and traditional lifestyles. Picnic meals are available and guides are happy to carry extra water flasks too.

Lalu, the Head Cook, is happy to invite guests to join the kitchen team to learn how to prepare classic Nepali foods. This is subject to the kitchen workload at any time.

The lodge has local masseurs and masseuses for a range of Ayurvedic or Shiatsu massage in the comfort of guests' own rooms.

Yoga sessions with a local guru are available for beginners and more advanced alike.

Meditation guides are available.

The Lodge staff can arrange guided sightseeing tours, helicopter charters, mountain flights, vehicle drives, golf, white-water rafting, paragliding, zip-line and other activities both n house and through third party suppliers.

Led by an expert local guide, explore the surrounding area from the lodge to gain an insight into the bio-diversity of the forest and farmland. With an emphasis on birds and butterflies as well as local flora, this provides an opportunity to see Nepal's only indigenous bird species, The Spiny Babbler (Turdoides nipalensis) among others.

Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge Dining Room

The lodge offers full range of Nepali and western foods from light snacks to full meals. The focus is on locally sourced fresh produce, organically grown a far as possible. The lodge gardens under Jit Bahadur provide the kitchen with a range of salads, fresh herbs, some vegetables and fruits.

All bakery, preserves, jams and marmalades are home made. A full breakfast is served daily with a choice of meat and vegetarian options, fresh toast, bakery and preserves, home made yoghurt or kefir and fresh fruit and vegetable juice selection changing daily.

Lunch is generally served on the lodge terrace or beside the pool and can be either a Nepali curry with a choice of vegetarian and meat dishes, rice and lentils, fresh flatbreads and chutneys. Alternately, a lighter lunch of soups, salads and similar is available.

Dinner is usually a continental four-course meal deftly served by the lodge stewards with an alternate Nepali Thali choice available.

The Lodge runs table d'hôte meals but guests are invited to choose between Nepal and continental options with maximum range of choice, subject to available fresh supplies.

The kitchen is happy to provide special menus for small children and those with special dietary needs.

Hotel Yak and Yeti, with its historic character, fuses modern design with original heritage interiors. This luxury 5-star deluxe hotel in the heart of Kathmandu sits on ample grounds among antique fountains, gilded temples, and emerald gardens.

A 270-room hotel with 5 star amenities that includes a range of restaurants and bars as well as a club lounge. After some renovation the Yak and Yeti now features 2 swimming pools, a shopping arcade, 2 tennis courts and a fitness centre complete with a gym and spa.

Located in Durbar Marg, the hotel is just moments away from the tourist thrills of Kathmandu. The embodiment of history, legend and tradition, the Hotel Yak and Yeti is a perfect blend of contemporary international standards and time-honored tradition. At the Yak and Yeti, one can explore Nepal's rich cultural heritage while finding solace in the luxurious comfort of this former Rana Palace.

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