Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge sets the standard for comfortable hotel accommodation in Pokhara. This boutique lodge is just half an hour's drive from Pokhara in western Nepal. Situated on a spectacular hilltop ridge a thousand feet (305m) above the Pokhara Valley, it has panoramic mountain views of Machhapuchhare, and three of the world's 8,000m (> 26,000ft) Himalayan peaks, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu. The Lodge sets a new style of elegance for Nepal's second tourism destination with its relaxed atmosphere, tranquil setting, eco-tourism and conservation ethos. It has won several prestigious awards including the PATA Heritage and Culture Gold Award and the Conde Nast Traveler magazine Ecotourism Award. With just nineteen rooms, this boutique hotel provides simple comfort and total attention to personal service. The Lodge provides a base for diverse activities including walks and day hikes, paragliding, golf, tennis, spa therapy, bird watching, fishing, sightseeing in Pokhara, and good home-style food in the hotel’s award-winning dining room.

The Main Lodge is the focal point for relaxing, with its cosy central fireplace, comfortable seating areas and bar, arranged around a typical Nepali-style courtyard. Decorated with local designs, there is an airy dining room and plenty of outdoor terraces for meals al fresco. A special feature is Colonel Jimmy's Library, containing a unique collection of Himalayan mountaineering literature and photographs belonging to the late Col. J.O.M. Roberts, the father of trekking and founder of Mountain Travel Nepal. As well as providing stylish accommodation, conservation and eco-tourism are actively promoted and the Lodge pioneers responsible / sustainable conservation tourism practices in the Nepal Himalaya.

Terraced and planted with indigenous shrubs, bamboo and fruit trees, the natural gardens emulate the local landscape and are a haven for wildlife. There are plenty of strategic viewpoints to enjoy a drink, or simply to meditate on the majestic white peaks. There is a secluded swimming pool that reflects the famous Machhapuchhare in its limpid waters. Activities at Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge include walks and village visits lead by expert local guides that can explain the flora, fauna and rich culture of the area. All the guides are keen bird watchers and welcome guests on birding walks. With over 275 species of butterflies in the lodge grounds alone, butterfly watching (with a guide to help identify them) is also available. The lodge’s tranquil setting is a haven for artists and writers as well as for those who wish to experience the village lifestyle of rural Nepal.

Award-winning meals feature locally supplied organically grown products of the highest standards. Fresh herbs and salads come from the Lodge’s own organic gardens. Fruits and vegetables are grown in the village. All food is prepared daily on site with home baked breads and cakes. Breakfast is in the English tradition and lunch is a Nepali buffet of a range of authentic dishes using local spices. An alternate light lunch of fresh salads and soups is available on request. Dinner is a daily changing table d’hôte menu featuring a range of European dishes or a traditional Nepali Thali. Special healthy-eating menu options are available on request. The kitchen welcomes special requests and personal favourites as well as offering a range of menus for children, vegetarians and those with special dietary needs.