Salleri, Nepal
The Happy House
Sherpa family homestead
Sherpa family homestead
The ten-room lodge runs like an intimate mountain home, gathering guests around roaring hearths for shared, home-cooked dinners.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Buddhist murals hand-painted across interior walls in earthy madder reds and emeralds.
Remarkable
Mongolian cashmere blankets on hand-carved beds, and staff adapting journeys to mountain weather.
What they say
UK Gold List
Condé Nast Traveler
2026
This is a house with soul in its bones: the walls hand-painted by traditional Buddhist thangka artists in earthy madder reds and valley emeralds, the kitchen steaming with the smells of just-plucked garden greens and foraged mushrooms, the open fire and evening candlelight
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Small farmsteads and orchards surround the village, where walking trails lead into pine groves beneath Himalayan peaks.
The rooms
Bedrooms look onto pine forests and garden lawns. The largest suite faces snow-capped peaks at the head of the valley.
The spa
The yoga studio
Floor-to-ceiling windows look onto snow-capped peaks in the timber studio, where teachers lead daily yoga and singing bowl sessions.
At the table
Guests gather at lawn tables beneath bright umbrellas for lunch, sharing family-style Himalayan recipes prepared by Chef Mingmar.
How it began
Sir Edmund Hillary stayed here regularly to oversee local school and hospital projects, giving the house its lasting nickname.
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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.