Nepal

The Dwarika's

The Dwarika’s is Kathmandu’s living-museum hotel, built around carved Newari courtyards, two kilometres from Tribhuvan airport and near Pashupatinath. Rooms feel quietly regal, with warm brick and timber. Expect Pancha Kosha Himalayan Spa, a courtyard pool, yoga, library nooks, and refined Nepali dining. Vibe: serene, heritage-rich, cocooning from the city bustle. 9.8

Dwarika's Sanctuary

A Himalayan Wellness Retreat.

In Dhulikhel, an hour from Kathmandu, The Dwarika's Sanctuary ia a hillside village reimagined for deep rest. Expect yoga decks, meditation spaces, an Ayurvedic spa with salt rooms, and calm pools. Days run on forest walks and nourishing, farm led meals, with Himalayan views and simple quiet. 9.6

Kathmandu Marriott Hotel

Kathmandu Marriott Hotel brings polished, contemporary calm to Naxal, an easy stroll from Durbar Marg and the Narayanhiti Palace Museum. Bright modern luxe rooms, some with Himalayan views. There's a fantastic full-service spa and salon, an outdoor pool, a 24 hour gym, and multiple restaurants and bars serving an international menu. 9.8

Shinta Mani Mustang

Perched above Jomsom in Nepal’s Lower Mustang, Shinta Mani Mustang is a design-led lodge that frames the Nilgiri range through big windows. Stay is all-inclusive, with 29 suites, a wellness centre with sauna and steam, and a cosy bar. The mood is adventurous, but deeply restful after long treks outside. 9.8

Barahi Jungle Lodge

On the Rapti River in Meghauli, beside Chitwan National Park, Barahi Jungle Lodge pairs modern cottages with a front row seat to the Terai, under sal trees. Between jeep safaris and canoe rides, retreat to the stone paved pool, spa treatments, and Banyan Cafe dining. Easygoing, nature first, quietly polished retreat. 9.6

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