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Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge sets the
standards for comfortable and luxurious hotel accommodation in Pokhara.
This exclusive boutique hotel lodge is just half an hour's drive from
Pokhara in western Nepal. Situated on a spectacular
hilltop ridge a thousand feet (305m) above the Pokhara Valley, it has
panoramic mountain views of Machhapuchhare, and three of the world's
8,000m (> 26,000ft) Himalayan peaks, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu.
The Lodge sets new standards of elegance for Nepal's second tourism
destination with its relaxed atmosphere, tranquil setting, eco-tourism and
conservation ethos. It has won several prestigious awards including the
PATA Heritage and Culture Gold Award and the Conde Nast Traveler magazine
Ecotourism Award. With just nineteen rooms, this luxury boutique hotel
provides extreme comfort and total attention to personal service. The
Lodge provides a base for diverse activities including walks and day
hikes, micro-light flight, golf, tennis, spa therapy, bird watching,
fishing, sightseeing in Pokhara, fine food and dining in the hotel’s
award-winning restaurant.
The comfortable rooms are arranged around the hilltop in
hand-cut stone bungalows, blending into their surroundings for total
privacy. Sited to maximise the breathtaking views and set in natural
gardens, all the rooms have a spacious verandas, adjoining bathroom and
are furnished with a twin or king sized beds. The lodge is the ideal
retreat for honeymoon couples and those wanting smart discreet service in
comfortable surroundings. Features include the highest quality Tibetan
hand-knotted wool carpets in traditional designs, and original
watercolours of the region by the British artist Luke Piper. For pure
relaxation, Tiger Mountain Spa services include a range of massage
treatments in the privacy of your own room, personal yoga sessions and
meditation training. What could be better than an ayurvedic massage to
ease tired limbs as part of a post-trek relaxation programme?
The Main Lodge is the focal point for relaxing, with its
cosy central fireplace, comfortable seating areas and bar, arranged around
an exclusive Nepali-style courtyard. Decorated with local designs, there
is an airy dining room and plenty of outdoor terraces for meals al fresco.
A special feature is Colonel Jimmy's Library, containing a unique
collection of Himalayan mountaineering literature and photographs
belonging to the late Col. J.O.M. Roberts, the father of trekking and
founder of Mountain Travel Nepal. As well as providing stylish
accommodation, conservation and eco-tourism are actively promoted and the
Lodge pioneers environmentally responsible and sustainable tourism
practices in the Nepal Himalaya
Award-winning meals feature locally supplied organically
grown products of the highest standards. Fresh herbs and salads come from
the Lodge’s own organic gardens. Fruits and vegetables are grown in the
village. Breakfast is in the English tradition and lunch is a Nepali
buffet of a range of authentic dishes using local spices. An alternate
light lunch of fresh salads and soups is available on request. Dinner is a
daily changing table d’hôte menu including traditional European and
British cuisine. Special healthy-eating menu options are available on
request. The kitchen welcomes special requests and personal favourites as
well as offering a range of menus for children, vegetarians and those with
special dietary needs.
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