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Nepal
For many visitors
the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal conjures up
images of snow-capped mountain s and rolling
green hills, indeed it is a mountaineer's
dream, but this small country which is
sandwiched between Indian and China and was
cut off from the rest of the world until the
1950's, has so much more to offer than just
high mountains. The land is diverse
geographically as well as ethnically and is
rich in scenic splendours and cultural
treasures. You find vibrant
traditions, exquisite temples and monuments,
fast flowing rivers providing world class
rafting opportunities and tropical jungles
teeming with exotic game including the Royal
Bengal tiger and the one-horned rhino.
The Katmandu Valley alone boasts seven world
heritage sites.
Bhutan
Bhutan occupies the
high mountain valleys between Chinas to
the north and India to the south.
Bhutan has long been a mystery to the
west. The kingdom has maintained
its traditional Mahayana Buddhist way of
life for centuries and the rugged,
unspoiled, mountainous terrain has
nurtured numerous ethnic groups within
its remote protective folds. These
distinct cultural and linguistic
traditions continue today, uninfluenced
by the outside world.
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Dwarika's Hotel,
Katmandu, Nepal
This has been called a
museum in the form of a luxury hotel, every
brick is handmade and blended into the room
and walls are door frames, windows and other
fixtures hundreds of years old, many with
their original exquisite carvings. But
with the spirit of a bygone era echoing
within its courtyards, the hotel is about
intimate luxury and the courage and
hospitality of the Nepali people.
Each of the rooms has its own character and
is individually designed with imagination
and taste.
Although each one different and unique, you
will still find all the amenities of a
luxury hotel, but with rooms handsomely
appointed with handmade fabrics and
furniture custom made. Guests here
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Uma Paro, Bhutan
Uma Paro is an inland
retreat offering comfort in an inspiring,
culture rich location. It is a place
for adventure, where the landscape and
people won't fail to uplift you. The
20 rooms and 9 villas are all fashioned by
traditionally trained Bhutanese artisans and
offer a fusion of clean-lined modernism with
indigenous detailing while maximising
comfort with modern amenities.
In the restaurant menus revive traditional
Bhutanese offerings but also enjoy
contemporary version of neighbouring dishes.
At Uma Paro's heart is Como Shambhala
Retreat, a place to better physical and
mental equilibrium by way of sophisticated,
bespoke treatments, including massage and
Ayurveda. Here they make extensive use
of natural ingredients and age old remedies. |
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Please note, while
every care has been taken to ensure accuracy, all
descriptions and amenities mentioned are subject to
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