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See. Himalayas Hike among the world's highest mountains; best seasons are February-March and October-November.

Eat. Ema datshi Try Bhutan's national dish, a spicy mix of chilies and local cheese, found throughout the country. Momos Enjoy these Tibetan-style dumplings, typically stuffed with pork, beef, or cabbage and cheese. Phaksha paa Taste pork cooked with spicy red chilies, sometimes including radishes or spinach.

Stay. Amankora Experience luxury lodge-to-lodge travel with a single company coordinating your entire trip. Amankora lodges in Thimphu Stay in calm, minimalist lodges for a mindful holiday experience.

Lonely PlanetSep 28, 2026

13 Hotels in Asia That We Can't Stop Recommending

From traditional Japanese ryokans to luxurious tented villas in Bhutan, these are the hotels in Asia we can’t stop recommending.

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  • Pemako PunakhaHotelPunakha Valley, BhutanSecluded resort with 21 luxe tented villas and a heated pool.
  • White LotusPlacePhuket, ThailandFilmed season three in these villas.
  • Jardin du MekongHotelMekong Delta, VietnamDreamy homestay with winding gardens and a cooking class.
  • Kimpton Tsim Sha TsuiHotelHong KongLargest Kimpton with Victoria Harbour views and a rooftop bar.
  • Swim ClubRestaurantHong KongPoolside rooftop bar with harbor views.
  • JIJARestaurantHong KongServes upscale Yunnan and Guizhou cuisine.
  • ThotalagalaHotelHaputale, Sri LankaRestored planter's bungalow from around 1870.
  • Upper HouseHotelChengdu, ChinaMix of renovated traditional Chinese facade and modern rooms.
  • Taikoo LiNeighborhoodChengdu, ChinaUpscale shopping district with buzzy shops and restaurants.
  • Hai Tien LoRestaurantSingaporeExtravagant vegetarian multi-course spread.
  • Budget-friendly accommodationHotelKyoto, JapanHot spring spa with pools of various temperatures.
  • Pink Pearl by Olivier E.RestaurantPhu Quoc, VietnamFine dining French restaurant.
  • Pobitora Wildlife SanctuarySightAssam, IndiaShort drive from the hotel, home to rhinos.
  • Nobu By the BeachRestaurantDubai, United Arab EmiratesHotel restaurant serving truffle, caviar, and gold leaf.
  • Akan Yuku no Sato TsurugaHotelHokkaido, Japan
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AfarAug 7

These Luxury Hotels Want to Plan Your Entire Trip. Here’s Why You Should Let Them

From Bhutan to Peru, luxury hotel companies are increasingly expanding their offerings beyond a single property, designing trips that connect multiple retreats into one itinerary. Luxury hotels have ...

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  • AmankoraHotelParo, BhutanCollection of five lodges across Bhutan's five major valleys
  • WildernessHotelMaun, BotswanaSome journeys change the way you see the world.
  • Six SensesHotelThimphu, BhutanOpened five lodges in Bhutan in 2018
  • SongtsamHotelShangri-La, ChinaOrganizes guided itineraries between lodges in Yunnan and Tibet
  • AndeanHotelCusco, PeruCollection of camps and hotels across Peru's south
  • TinajaniHotelCusco, PeruSix-tent camp opened in 2025 in a rust-colored canyon
  • 62°NORDHotelÅlesund, NorwayOffers multi-night itineraries with bikes or electric cars
  • ShaktiHotelLeh, IndiaEmbraces hut-to-hut hiking with village walks
  • Mountain Lodges of NepalHotelKathmandu, NepalStrings lodges around Everest, Manang, and Annapurna regions
  • The MalkaiHotelMuscat, OmanScheduled to launch in 2026 as three distinct camps
  • Shinta Mani MustangHotelPokhara, NepalPlans to expand with two new retreats in Upper Mustang
  • andBeyondHotelJohannesburg, South Africa
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Condé Nast TravelerNov 29, 2025

On an Anniversary Trip to Bhutan, Swapping 25 Years of Whirlwind Travels for Stillness

Shunali Khullar Shroff and her husband embrace companionable silence in Bhutan.

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  • Babesa Village RestaurantRestaurantThimphu, BhutanTraditional Bhutanese meal in a 500-year-old building.
  • Wangditse monasterySightThimphu, Bhutan18th-century monastery to hike up to.
  • Ap DorjiPlaceThimphu, Bhutan88-year-old astrologer who calculates fortunes.
  • Tiger's NestSightParo, BhutanFamous cliffside monastery, hike up 10,240 feet.
  • Mount EverestSightEverest Base Camp, NepalCaptain points it out from the plane window.
  • AmankoraHotelThimphu, BhutanCalm, minimalist lodges in Thimphu and Paro.
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National GeographicSep 29, 2023

A practical guide to hiking the Himalayas

The peak hiking seasons in Nepal and Bhutan are February to March and October to November, with clear skies and moderate temperatures. In the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, March to April and ...

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  • HimalayasTrailKathmandu, Nepalpeak hiking seasons are February to March and October to November
  • Sagarmatha National ParkSightNamche Bazaar, Nepalfees required to enter on Everest Base Camp trail
  • Everest Base CampTrailNamche Bazaar, Nepalrequires entry fees for Sagarmatha National Park
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