One of the finest and most exclusive places to stay in Nepal, this beautifully conceived boutique resort built of red Newari brick sprawls over 22 lush acres. It takes in infinity pools with mountain vistas, meditation suites, massage rooms, several restaurants and bars, and huge but understated terracotta-style rooms, from the entry level junior suite to the two-floor Royal Suite.
Not to be missed is the Crystal House, with walls of back-lit crystals. There is also a spry ayurvedic practitioner who materialises in the garden, discusses the human soul and disappears into the forest. Guests choose between various courses on ceramics, mandala painting, organic cooking, yoga and more. There are also two helipads to whisk you away to the mountains. The only problem is that almost no one in Nepal can afford it. Walk-in guests are limited to lunch and dinner reservations.
