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See. Mount Everest Base Camp Trek along the Khumbu Glacier to the base of the world's highest peak. Chiwong Visit this beautiful monastery at the head of a valley, connected to the Lama family.

Eat. Boudha Stupa Restaurant & Cafe Specializes in Nepali and Tibetan cuisine with views over the stupa. Cafe Caravan Excellent coffee and desserts with window seats facing the Boudha Stupa.

Stay. Aloft Hotel The bustling epicenter of the Mount Everest climbing scene in Kathmandu. The Happy House A historic family home in a Nepalese Himalayan valley, ideal for groups.

OutsideMay 4, 2026

Mount Everest’s Guiding Industry Suffered the First Death of the 2026 Season

A 52-year-old guide and mountain worker died while hiking from Gorak Shep to Base Camp, marking the first 2026 fatality for the Everest industry

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OutsideApr 15

Kristin Harila Is Saying Goodbye to Mount Everest with a Bold Plan to Climb It.

Kristin Harila, who holds the speed record on the 8000ers, will attempt the so-called Everest Triple Crown this spring as a personal goodbye to the mountain

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  • Aloft HotelHotelbustling epicenter of the Mount Everest climbing scene
  • Elsewhere
  • LhotseSightMount Everest, NepalAt an elevation of 8,516 metres (27,940 ft) above sea level, the main summit is on the border between the Tibet…
  • NuptseSightMount Everest, NepalIt lies 2 km (1.2 mi) to the southwest of Mount Everest.
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Condé Nast TravelerDec 15, 2025

17 Best Hotels and Resorts in Asia 2026 According to Our Editors

Our global editors across four continents share their favorite places to stay.

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  • Buahan, A Banyan Tree EscapeHotelTaro, IndonesiaOpen-air pool villas without walls or doors.
  • Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Pine N PeakHotelPahalgam, IndiaChalet-style hotel that grew out of the hillside.
  • Island Shangri-La, Hong KongHotelHong KongGrande dame with family floor, toy train, and slides.
  • Summer PalaceRestaurantHong KongCantonese mainstay doling out shrimp dumplings.
  • The Oberoi, MumbaiHotelMumbai, IndiaModernist building overlooking the Queen's Necklace bay.
  • Eau BarRestaurantMumbai, IndiaArt Deco-inspired bar with views of the Arabian Sea.
  • The Ritz-Carlton, KyotoHotelKyoto, JapanLuxe sanctuary overlooking the Kamogawa River.
  • MizukiRestaurantKyoto, JapanOffers Japanese fare.
  • Chef's Table by Katsuhito InoueRestaurantKyoto, JapanDishes inspired by country's 72 micro-seasons.
  • La LocandaRestaurantKyoto, JapanLaid-back Italian specialties.
  • SUJÁN Sher BaghHotelRanthambore, IndiaTented pavilions with 1920s glamour amid the wild.
  • The Happy HouseHotelPhaplu, NepalHistoric family home in Nepalese Himalayan valley.
  • Cape WeligamaHotelWeligama, Sri LankaClifftop hotel with new beach club and family suites.
  • The AtlasRestaurantWeligama, Sri LankaAll-day dining with salt crusted barramundi fillet.
  • TableauRestaurantWeligama, Sri LankaLive cooking experience held on the cliff's edge.
  • The SocietyRestaurantWeligama, Sri LankaRevamped bar serving inspired tipples in candlelit nooks.
  • Nay Palad HideawayHotelGeneral Luna, PhilippinesAll-inclusive barefoot dream on Siargao island.
  • Cempedak IslandHotelBintan, IndonesiaAdults-only getaway with all-bamboo villas.
  • Capella SingaporeHotelSingaporeRainforest retreat with villas and private plunge pools.
  • ChiwongSightPhaplu, NepalSignificant and beautiful monastery at head of valley.
  • Zannier Hotels Bãi San HôHotelPhu Yen, VietnamBeachfront hotel on verdant hills and rice paddies.
  • Nhà ởRestaurantPhu Yen, VietnamAll-day dining with an impressive breakfast spread.
  • Sheesh MahalSightSamode, IndiaDazzles with 250-year-old Belgian glass mosaics.
  • Lidder ValleyNeighborhoodPahalgam, India
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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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