The Pavilions Himalayas is a luxury boutique hotel, set about half an hour south of Phewa Lake in Pokhara. Set high in the mountains and on land still farmed by the resort’s Anglo-Nepali owners, the hotel provides a luxurious space in a rural setting, that is surrounded with peace and tranquillity. Luxury here is predominantly from local materials, including homemade biodegradable toiletries and all energy is sourced by solar-power and biogas.
Nestled in a lush forested valley beside a small river, the Pavilions Himalayas offers just 15 villas, spread around a central club house. All are spacious in size and tastefully designed in a blend of contemporary and traditional style. Each villa has its own private terrace or garden with spectacular views of the snow-capped Annapurna peaks. Set within the club house is a lounge with comfortable seating, as well as an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, sauna, Jacuzzi and spa.
Dining options at the Pavilions Himalayas include delicious Nepali and Western cuisine served in the dining room or al fresco in the gardens. There is much to do here in this Pokhara valley. Nature trails and treks abound in all directions with ridgetops offering panoramic views of the Annapurna range. For activity enthusiasts there is paragliding and white-water rafting, while leisure travellers can take a tour to Pokhara to view its Davis Fall, Brahi Temple and go boating on Fewa Lake.
Amenities
24hr Room ServiceBar/PubConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableFitness CentreGardenMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesSpa/SaunaWi-Fi AvailableStay The Pavilions Himalayas features just 15 villas. These are grouped in three types, the only difference between these being the size. Rooms have a blend of contemporary and traditional Nepalese style with dark beamed ceilings, open stone-walls and wooden floors. Starting at 80sqm, all suites are spacious in size and come with its own terrace, private garden and stunning views of the Annapurna mountains. Villas have fireplaces and ensuite bathrooms have shower or also a bathtub.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at the Pavilions Himalayas. There is a Family Cottage situated at 5-minute walk from the main building, which can house up to 6 guests. It includes one double bedroom and two rooms with an option for double or single bed. There is also a living room and kitchen where guests can prepare their own dishes or request the services of a chef. Activities abound for children including the use of the swimming pool.
Dine The in-house restaurant at the Pavilions Himalayas is housed in the Club House. Here, genuine Nepali dishes along with a selection of international favourites are served in the dining room or al fresco in the cool summer breeze. Meals are prepared using ingredients sourced from their on -site farm or local villages.
Relax Facilities at the Pavilions Himalayas includes a pool which enjoys spectacular views over the surrounding valleys and a spa with a jacuzzi, wellness centre and sauna. There are lots of spaces within the hotel with comfortable spaces to relax and a small library with books and magazines.
Experience The lakeside town of Pokhara is Nepal's main adventure destination and a starting point for treks into the Annapurna Himal. Situated on a ridgetop, in the south of Phewa Lake, the Pavilions Himalayas offers some grand views of the Himalayas and of the Annapurnas, from its ridgetop. Activities in the region include short or multi-day treks, leisurely boat rides on the lake and visiting local temples and monasteries. Other activities include paragliding and white-water rafting.
Location Pavilions Himalayas can be found deep within a valley near Phewa Lake in Nepal's Pokhara region.
Getting there 10-hour flight (with one change) to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, followed by a 1-hour domestic flight to Pokhara. The Pavilions is approximately 6km from Pokhara airport.
When to go Nepal has a Monsoonal climate with four main seasons. Autumn and spring are the two most favourable seasons for visiting Nepal. Autumn (September to early December) brings in clear weather with sunny days and warm nights. Spring (March to May) with occasional rain falls. From June to September, is the monsoon season. Uncomfortable time to visit as the climate of Nepal at this time of year brings about hot weather and rain falls almost every day.
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