Nainital, IndiaRamgarh
Brij Atmanya Bhowali Nainital - A Luxury Mountain escape
Pine-clad mountain lodge
Ramgarh Nainital, India
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Local Design LuxeOutside the door
The house
BrijPine-clad mountain lodge
The lodge runs as an intimate hill outpost high above Nainital, shaped by forest walks and evening bonfires.
What it’s good at
Notable
Garden-grown Kumaoni thalis and naturalist-led treks through the surrounding Bhowali pine forests.
Listed
Twelve suites with valley-facing terraces, served with evening bonfire tea and guided walks.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Brij Atmanya Bhowali is a luxurious mountain lodge that serves as a perfect example.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Dense pine forests wrap the surrounding hills, and hiking trails lead straight from the property into the Maheshkhan woods.
The rooms
Rooms are finished in local timber and stone, and open onto wide balconies facing the pine ridges.
The spa
The spa houses a sauna and steam room. Treatments draw on Ayurvedic therapies and deep-tissue bodywork.
At the table
The glass conservatory looks out onto mountain greenery, serving garden produce and regional dishes like bhaang ka murga.
How it began
Brij Hotels reopened the property in 2024, continuing a family lineage that founded the historic Clarks chain in 1947.
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Our shorthand
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.