Cantilevered Himalayan lodge
Perched on a terraced Himalayan ridge, bamboo-clad pavilions and raw concrete lounges gaze across deep valleys toward Nanda Devi.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Cantilevered glass pavilions and bamboo-clad chalets frame panoramas of Nanda Devi.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Walking paths wind from Kasar Devi through pine and rhododendron woods toward the leopard-inhabited forests of Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary.
The rooms
Hillside chalets pair pinewood floors and floor-to-ceiling glass with traditional wood-burning bukharis and local handwoven woolens.
Spa and yoga
Two treatment rooms offer massages using local apricot oil, and morning yoga takes place on the roof terrace.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
The Amaranth
The cantilevered glass pavilion serves regional Kumaoni dishes alongside hemp-seed chutneys and seasonal produce from nearby farms.
At the table
The stone terrace hosts open-air dinners around a crackling fire pit as dusk settles over the ridge.
How it began
Originally envisioned as a private mountain home, the retreat was constructed almost entirely by hand along roadless Himalayan terrain.
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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.