Mountain Lodges of Nepal – Lukla

Lying at the very end of Lukla bazaar, a ten-minute walk from the airport, past all of the town’s shops, cafes and pubs, this acclaimed lodge often serves as the first stop at the start of a trek, or the one at the end of it. Sizable rooms all have heated beds and private en-suite bathrooms with hot showers—a luxury in these parts. The extravagant windows, both in guest rooms and common areas, boast deep wood frames that double as lounging spaces for admiring the view—for perched slightly higher than rest of the town, guests here get a spectacular sight of the Lukla Ri peaks. The aesthetic here is a combination of Sherpa heritage and contemporary Himalayan home, in wood, stone, and glass. A grand Buddhist shrine fitted with prayer wheels centers the sprawling lobby, shared by a fully stocked bar. Upstairs, the dining room is indulgently ornate with traditional Sherpa murals on walls and ceilings.