Himalayan Days, Fireside Nights

Staying at Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge feels like slipping into an unhurried rhythm where everything is quietly taken care of. Mornings begin with a gentle knock and bed tea (or local organic coffee) delivered to your door, homemade biscuits in hand, as you settle on your private verandah to watch the Himalaya glow at sunrise. Breakfast follows at your pace—on the terrace in warm weather—laid with fresh breads, homemade yoghurt and preserves, eggs made to order, and the lodge’s signature masala “rumble tumble” to start the day Nepali-style.

From there, head out with expert local guides on village and forest walks that bring you into the everyday life of rural Nepal, with a picnic prepared by the kitchen; or dip into Pokhara for airborne thrills like microlight or tandem paragliding. Prefer stillness? Take a book from Col. Jimmy’s Library and stretch out by the saltwater pool, where the mountains shimmer in the water, then return for leisurely al fresco lunches of authentic curries (or light made-to-order options), afternoon tea with garden infusions, and perhaps an Ayurvedic massage in the privacy of your room.

Evenings are softly elegant: a three-course dinner (with a Nepali thali if you like), followed by tea or a nightcap by the fire—petit fours on the side—before the lodge settles back into silence under the stars.