Dry-stack stone lodge
Hand-built without cement across terraced slopes, this stone lodge runs on organic farming, hillside foraging, and the rhythm of six Himalayan seasons.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Dry-stack stone chalets by Bijoy Jain finished with lime plaster and copper roofs.
Notable
Resident horticulturists lead hillside foraging walks tied to six distinct mountain seasons.
Listed
A standalone thermal pavilion with Finnish saunas beside a heated teardrop stone pool.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and The 50 Discovery.
Naar is a labor of love and a showcase of the hills—its ingredients, its people and their culture, and a chef’s long journey back home.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Walking trails lead through terraced pine forests to the Gamber River, and quiet Darwa village sits just beyond the property.
The rooms
Shutters of copper mesh and translucent marble replace curtains, opening wide to views across the pine forest.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The teardrop-shaped infinity pool is built from local stone and lime, heated year-round above the forested valley.
The spa
Restaurant
NAAR
Chef Prateek Sadhu's sixteen-seat dining room sits at the cliff edge, serving a progressive fifteen-course Himalayan tasting menu.
This sustainably built resort fits right into the dramatic Himachal Pradesh landscape, promising peace and quiet amid eight hectares of lush terraced fields in India’s Western Himalayas.
How it began
An abandoned, century-old cow shed was preserved during the seven-year build to house the on-site ingredients research lab.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.