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Mountains and Hiking
The Slightly Chilled Yellow House , Adam's Peak
Offering stunning views, this family run guesthouse overlooks Kelani River and the sacred Adam’s Peak mountain. Perched on a sloping hill, this guesthouse caters to those who love to be within nature and is in the perfect location to climb A ....
Kalmatia Sangam , Almora
A peaceful resort about 15 minutes drive from Almora with views over a verdant valley and the Himalayas beyond. The guest rooms are all in individual cottages, many with their own private balconies and wood burning stoves. The restaurant is in the ce ....
Kirchhayn Bungalow , Bandarawela
Set high in the hills surrounded by tea plantations, this charming planter's bungalow provides a wonderful and calming escape from the rush of day to day life. It offers beautiful English gardens and even a great croquet lawn. There are also plent ....
The Dutch House , Bandarawela
Constructed along the lines of the early 18th century Cape Dutch bungalows, the Dutch House is a luxurious home tastefully designed by its British and Sri Lankan owners. Set on an extensive flowering garden, with magnificent views of the Bandarawe ....
Tiger Tops Karnali Lodge , Bardia
Set on the edge of Royal Bardia National Park, Karnali Lodge allows visitors the chance to explore the most undisturbed wilderness area in the terai lowlands. The villages of the indigenous Tharu people surround the park and the jungle lodge embraces ....
Norwood , Bogawantalawa Valley
The bungalow at Norwood commands a fine view of the eastern end of the Bogawantalawa Valley and rests in the shelter of one of the most impressive bamboo stands to be found anywhere. The suites are oversized with imposing colonial style furniture, so ....
Summerville , Bogawantalawa Valley
High above the lake at the edge of a tea plantation, Summerville stands sentinel. This four-room bungalow enjoys magnificent views of the water and tea planted hills in the distance. Some suites open to private gardens and all of their accommodation ....
Tientsin , Bogawantalawa Valley
Step into the world of Tientsin and step back in time. Named after the Chinese village from which the original tea seedlings came, this very British residence is a historical landmark. Six glorious rooms and suites open onto magnificent English garde ....
Amankora Bumthang , Bumthang
This is the latest addition to the Amankora family, having opened its doors in November 2007. Overlooking established orchards and skimming the grounds of one of Bhutan's royal palaces, the lodge offers a library, comf ....
Mountain Lodge , Bumthang
This simple lodge (one of the best in the area) is located in the valley a few minutes drive from the village. The rooms are basic and all have twin beds, a bathroom and a much required wood burning stove. The management are very helpful and will loo ....
Swiss Lodge , Bumthang
Another simple hotel with comfortable rooms each with the much needed Bukari stove. However, what gives it an edge are the pleasant gardens and Swiss style bar which is a great place to while away a few hours in the evenings. Try a Red Panda beer bre ....
Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle , Chiang Rai
Reached by river boat amid Thailand's exotic bamboo jungles, the Four Seasons Tented Camp offers a unique experience of unadulterated luxury in the seclusion of the Thai Jungle. Each of the 15 large tents is designed as an open space with a large out ....
Ana Mandara Villas Dalat , Dalat
Set in the rural highlands of Dalat, Ana Mandara Villas is a collection of 17 fully restored French colonial villas from the 1920s and 30s when the French used the former hill station as a cool respite from the tropical heat of Saigon. The villas hav ....
Dalat Palace , Dalat
This beautifully maintained grand French colonial lakeside hotel was built in 1922 in the heart of Dalat, and is set on a hill in a private 5-hectare park. It has fantastic views of Xuan Huong Lake and the golf course. Its 38 rooms and 5 suites ha ....
Windamere Hotel , Darjeeling
The Windamere's enduring, slightly eccentric charm resists absolute definition. Established in the 19th century it is famous for its ambience and tradition. Now under new ownership, the recent renovations make some concessions to modern life and cert ....
Dhulikhel Mountain Resort , Dhulikhel
Only an hour's drive from Kathmandu, this wonderful mountain hotel offers sensational views of the surrounding valley and Himalayan peaks. The red brick bungalows are built in traditional style with thatched roofs and contain simple but comfortable r ....
Dwarikas Himalayan Shangri-la Village Resort , Dhulikhel
A recently opened property owned by one of the most popular hotels in Kathmandu, Dwarika's. All 36 bedrooms are in four bedroom cottages built in traditional Newari and Gurung style. Every bedroom has a a small garden with hammocks and panoramic wind ....
Kahanda Kanda , Galle
This stunning modern hotel in southern Sri Lanka is without doubt one of the most beautiful and luxurious on the island. Perched on the top of a hill in the middle of its own tea plantation, it overlooks the surrounding tea gardens and jungle down ....
Amankora Gangtey , Gangtey
Positioned on a forested knoll close to the valley floor is the luxurious Amankora Gangtey. A winding track leads guests through the forest and descends to the lodge that enjoys sweeping views of the stunning valley la ....
Pheuntsholing Lodge , Gangtey
Formerly a large traditional Bhutanese-style house this small hotel has ten basic ensuite rooms. The hotel is run by a friendly family and provides a good opportunity to experience first hand the traditional architecture and rural life of Bhutan. ....
Nor-Khil Hotel , Gangtok
This house was built by the King of Sikkim in 1932 as a guest house in which he received and entertained heads of state and dignitaries. This wonderful heritage building still plays host to all-important visitors to the capital of Sikkim. The propert ....
Himalaya Lodge , Ghandruk
The former mountain home is perched over the ancient village of Ghandruk at an altitude of 1,980 meters. The Annapurna range is in full view from each room. Rooms are rustic and simple. Each of the 10 bedrooms has an ensuite shower room. ....
Glenburn Tea Estate , Glenburn
Set high in the Himalayas, this charming bungalow overlooks a valley covered in tea bushes. Views of Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world can be enjoyed from the garden, verandah and several bedrooms. Glenburn Tea Estate, home to ....
Gyantse Hotel , Gyantse
A throwback to Chinese communist architecture albeit with a few colourful Tibetan murals, this hotel located downtown is convenient for the sites and market area. A vast lobby leads to a dining area where the food is maninly Tibetan and rather avera ....
Himalayan Hotel , Kalimpong
Owned and run by the MacDonald family, this is a hotel of real charm and character, with an atmosphere redolent with Himalayan history. All the great explorers of the region, including Hillary, Tenzing, Mallory and Irving have been guests here. The h ....
Ashburnham Estate , Kandy
Ashburnham Estate offers total relaxation in the beautiful natural surroundings in the foothills of the Knuckles Mountains. The house is located under an hour's drive north of Kandy, close to the village of Elkaduwa on the Ashburnham Estate, which is ....
Earl's Regency , Kandy
This large modern hotel, considered to be the best in Kandy, is just outside the city and provides easy access to the local sites and the excellent Victoria golf course. The large bedrooms are very comfortable and all have good views of the surroundi ....
Ellerton Bungalow , Kandy
Ellerton Bungalow deliberately lacks many of the features associated with hotels but these are more than compensated for by a genuinely relaxed and informal atmosphere. It was built for the manager of a large tea estate more than 100 years ago and it ....
Hunas Falls , Kandy
With spectacular views capturing every corner, Hunas Falls is a perfectly balanced hotel for beauty and sightseeing. Located only 26km from Kandy, the hotel overlooks the mountains and wonderful gardens. A small hotel, with only 31 rooms, the hote ....
Kandy House , Kandy
Surrounded by lush vegetation and vibrant paddy fields this colonial mansion is just four miles from the bustle of the ancient city of Kandy. Kandy House is a wonderful example of understated Hill Country splendour. Built in 1804 by the local chief R ....
Victoria Golf and Country Resort , Kandy
Situated just steps away from the golfing green, Victoria Golf and Country Resort is the perfect place to spend your days on the golf green. Voted the best golf course in the sub-continent, this golf course is set in some of the most idyllic surro ....
Rafter's Retreat , Kitulgala
Behind one of the prettiest colonial houses in Sri Lanka, reminiscent of Charles Dickens' Miss Havisham, are a series of mud and wattle treehouses perched upon the banks of a roaring river, set deep in the rain forest. The river is ideal for white wa ....
Rangala House , Knuckles Mountain Range
Rangala House is a comfortable and homely place that overlooks both the Knuckles Range and local tea plantations. The drive up to the house is a little challenging with a few bumps along the way, but the drive is very rewarding as you reach some o ....
Mountain Top Hotel , Kyaikhtiyo
This basic hotel is the best available for stays in Kyaikhtiyo, rooms have fans, and have garden and mountain views. They are fitted with a double bed or 2 single beds, bathrooms have a bathtub with an overhead shower. Ampersand have not inspected th ....
Grand Dragon , Leh
The Grand Dragon Ladakh is a new hotel in Leh with 53 rooms with views either of the Himalayas or of Leh Palace. There style is modern and all rooms ahave WIFI and television. The restaurant and coffee shop provide a resonable selection of local and ....
The Kaal , Leh
Located just outside town with views over the valley this two-storey hotel is considered to be the best in town, however, we would describe it as simple yet comfortable. It has recently had a new wing added giving it a total of 22 rooms, most with th ....
Leti 360 , Leti
Leti 360 is camp for those who want the ultimate Himalayan luxury whilst surrounded by mountains on almost all sides. The site is perched on the edge of a dramatic ridge giving rise to a feeling that it is an island in the sky. It takes a truly in ....
Lhasa Hotel , Lhasa
Formerly the Holiday Inn, this was the first international standard hotel in Tibet. A short drive from the Potala Palace, it is easily accessed from the airport and close to most sights in town. Whilst it claims to be a 4 star ....
Tibet Hotel , Lhasa
This three star hotel is most probably the best hotel in town. Still fairly new, the bedrooms and facilities are comfortable and in good condition. The public areas of the hotel are decorated in a Tibetan style which can seem rather out of place in w ....
Mai Chau Lodge , Mai Chau
The simple but delightful lodge has just 16 spacious en-suite rooms with views of the surrounding mountains, lakes and valleys. The cosy wooden rooms are ensuite and decorated in locally made and sourced furnishings which are a mix of traditional and ....
Wildflower Hall , Mashobra
Built on the location of the former residence of Indian Viceroy, Lord Kitchener this luxurious hotel is set amidst 22 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, with a forest cover. From its vantage point on top of a knoll, it looks out onto a magnific ....
Mongar Lodge , Mongar
A simple, rural lodge. Please note that Ampersand have not visited this property. ....
Windermere Estate , Munnar
Windermere Estate is a charming 15 bedroom property perched on a hilltop, surrounded by a working cardamom estate. The 360 degree views from this cosy little retreat are truly awe-inspiring and you often find yourself looking down on the clouds below ....
Club Himalaya Nagarkot Resort , Nagarkot
Featured in Time magazine as a hot spot, Club Himalaya Nagarkot Resort, just 32 kilometres from Kathmandu, has a long-established reputation. Situated at 7,200 ft, this majestic hotel offers, on a clear day, an uninterrupted panoramic view of the Him ....
Yeti Lodge , Namche Bazaar
The Yeti Lodge is run in association with the Everest Summit Lodges and offers comfortable, yet basic rooms. ....
Rawla Narlai , Narlai
This lovely little hotel lies hidden away in a small village deep in the heart of the Aravali Hills at the foot of a granite rock. Surrounded by forested hills and rocky outcrops, it is one of the most beautiful parts of the state. Once a hunting lod ....
Nubra Organic Retreat , Nubra Valley
Nubra Organic Retreat is situated in a beautiful village called Hunder with lot of trees. There is nothing more to see here except a small monastery and ruined fort above the village however the site for the camp is so beautiful that it will invite y ....
Grand Hotel , Nuwara Eliya
The Grand Hotel is a famous landmark in the hill station town of Nuwara Eliya; a mock Tudor mansion built over 100 years ago. It retains the feeling of an old English country club, particularily as it is situated next to the golf course and the famou ....
Hill Club , Nuwara Eliya
The Hill Club, built by the British in the late 1880s as an exclusive planters club, remains to this day a private establishment and is the most famous, if not the most salubrious, place to stay in Nuwara Eliya. Little has changed since the 1940s, fr ....
Camp Watermark , Pangong Lake
Camp Watermark is located on Pangong Lake in Ladakh. Pangong Lake is situated at about 4,267 metres and is the world’s highest saltwater lake. The camp has comfortable tents on the lakefront with simple amenities. Indian and Chinese meals are provide ....
Amankora Paro , Paro
Amankora Paro marked a unique entry into a secluded kingdom whose pristine Himalayan landscapes and remarkably preserved way of life have fascinated travellers the world over. Sited in Balakha Village, 20 minutes from Paro Airport, the resort is in t ....
Mobile Camp , Paro
These traditional Bhutanese mobile camps are put up and taken down by an experienced team of porters and local trekking guides. Trained cooks will prepare dishes suitable to western taste and every effort will be made to accommodate individual dietar ....
Uma Paro , Paro
Uma Paro is part of the Christina Ong hotel group, renowned for their unique style and approach to luxury and this hotel is no exception. Some of the rooms are in individual cottages in the garden. All are spacious with a traditional wood burning sto ....
Zhiwa Ling , Paro
One of the few Bhutanese-owned luxury hotels in the country, Zhiwa Ling combines Bhutanese architecture and tradition with modern style and design. The pretty rooms are large, well-equipped and bright. Beautiful hand-carved wooden cornices dominate t ....
Norbu Ghang Resort , Pelling
The Norbu Ghang Resort is situated on the western face of a mountainside, barely a minute's walk away from the quaint little hamlet of Pelling with breath-taking views of Sikkim's protective mountain deity, Mount Khangchendzonga and its lesser peaks. ....
Fishtail Lodge , Pokhara
As Fishtail Lodge is only accessible by a shuttle float across a lake ensuring a very peaceful location. Set on the edge of the famous Phewa Lake, guests can gaze across to the dense green forest and the famous Fishtail Mountain, a really stunning vi ....
Shangri-La , Pokhara
Located just a 10 minute drive from Pokhara Airport, overshadowed by the sacred Fishtail Mountain, the Shangri-La Village is a pleasant and comfortable property with well maintained gardens and a great pool. It is just a short drive to the centre of ....
Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge , Pokhara
Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge, just half an hour's drive from Pokhara, is situated on a ridge a thousand feet above Pokhara Valley with panoramic views of Machhapuchhare and three of the world's 8,000 metre peaks. The main lodge is the focal point, wi ....
Amankora Punakha , Punakha
This delightful lodge is reached by crossing a pedestrian bridge over the Mo Chhu River and is situated amidst lush rice fields, with views to the Punakha Dzong. The eight suites, divided between three rammed-earth bui ....
Punatsangchu Resort , Punakha
This family owned property has 22 rooms and is situated in Bajo town between Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang. Spread over 18 acres the hotel overlooks the Punatsangchhu river and has views of Chimmy Lakhang and the new town. All 22 rooms are well furnis ....
Zangdo Pelri Hotel , Punakha
This small hotel owned by the royal family is situated high above the Punakha Valley, with views overlooking the rice terraces and river below. The accommodation is divided between traditional style cottages, some with balcony and a three floor block ....
Malikha Lodge , Putao
Malikha Lodge is the perfect introduction and final farewell to Northern Kachin State. Perched high above the Nam Lang River with great views of mountains and rice terraces, it has been designed by architect Jean Michel Gathy, of Aman Resorts fame ....
Yangsum Farm , Rinchenpong
Yangsum Farm is a charming little property nestled in the forests of South-West Sikkim. The property is simple, rustic and offers guests a quiet space to stay surrounded by beautiful orchid laden forests and charming villages with a strong Buddhis ....
Ananda in the Himalayas , Rishikesh
The ascent from Rishikesh passes through a forest of sal trees to bring you to this award winning spa resort. Every room has a private balcony, some with views of the valley. The understated furnishings and hand-sewn quilts are comfortable rather ....
Glasshouse On The Ganges , Rishikesh
Situated north of Rishikesh, the Glasshouse is located on the banks of the mighty River Ganges. The Glasshouse is surrounded by towering hills and dense forest and is incredibly peaceful. It has its own small beach on a bend in the river with soft si ....
Cha Pa Garden Boutique Hotel and Spa , Sapa
Cha Pa Garden Boutique Hotel & Spa is a family run hotel, situated in a fully refurbished colonial villa in the centre of Sapa. With just 4 rooms, the hotel is able to offer a completely personalised service. The 4 rooms are elegantly furnished and h ....
Victoria Sapa , Sapa
The four star Victoria Sapa Resort & Spa has been built in the style of a traditional mountain chalet with accented wooden décor and a stone hearth fireplace, overlooking the village of Sapa, he hotel blends perfectly with the natural surroundings. F ....
Shigatse Hotel , Shigatse
This hotel is ideally located in the town of Shigatse. It is a rather bland functional hotel but has cosy tibetan-style rooms and some standard facilities.
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The Oberoi Cecil , Shimla
Built in 1884, the Oberoi Shimla has been extensively renovated whilst retaining its colonial charm. With fabulous views across the valley, it is a perfect base from which to explore the spectacular mountain scenery, cedar forests and ancient monaste ....
Rainforest Edge , Sinharaja
A stunning eco-hotel close to the boundary of Sinharaja which combines nature with style and comfort. Its efforts to get back to nature include the use of solar power, an organic farm and no televisions or telephones. Instead, they encourage guests t ....
Amankora Thimpu , Thimpu
Situated in a pine forest in the upper reaches of the Thimphu Valley, Amankora Thimphu is a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of the Kingdom's booming capital. Dzong-like architecture incorporates high stone, wh ....
Taj Tashi , Thimpu
Taj Tashi’s location in the capital city of Thimpu, makes it the ideal base from which to explore the spectacular monasteries, scenic mountain passes and pristine wilderness. In keeping with its surroundings, the hotel is a blend of Bhutan’s Dzong ar ....
Yangkhil Resort , Trongsa
One of Bhutan's newer hotels, the property is built on a steep hillside with wonderful views overlooking the gorge and the picturesque town of Trongsa. The rooms are spacious and comfortably furnished and the hotel staff are enthusiastic and will do ....
Tsedang Hotel , Tsedang
This large hotel with extensive conference and meeting facilities is without doubt the best place to stay in town. The rooms and public areas are bright and comfortable, the food is good and the staff efficient with most employees able to speak a lit ....
COMO Shambhala , Ubud, Bali
Set in 9 acres of stunning tropical grounds staggered up the steep slopes of the sacred Ayung river gorge this has to be one of the most beautiful hotels in the world. Service is laid back and friendly and the food delicious. The hotel encourages a h ....
Ubud Hanging Gardens , Ubud, Bali
Located in the steep rice terraces of Ubud, this gorgeous resort has 38 luxurious private villas all set high on wooden stilts with spectacular views of the surrounding tropical mountains and the winding Ayung River. Each villa has a heated infinity ....
The Elephant Crossing Hotel , Vang Vieng
The Elephant Crossing Hotel situated on the banks of the Nam Song River, with breathtaking views of the limestone mountains that Vang Vieng is known for. The hotel has 31 rooms all with private balconies, air conditioning and free internet access. Th ....
Zhangmu Hotel , Zhangmu
The Zhangmu Hotel is the best available option in town. It is very close to the border with Nepal and needs refurbishment. The rooms are dreary but the food is surprisingly good. ....
