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Nepal’s Himalayan hospitality has received global recognition as Mountain Lodges of Nepal- Manang has been named among the World’s Greatest Places to Stay 2026 by TIME. The recognition celebrates the lodge’s innovative approach to experiencing the high Himalaya, offering travellers a refined and comfortable gateway into the dramatic landscapes of the northern Annapurna region.
Managed by Sherpa Hospitality Group, the newly launched lodge reimagines how visitors explore Manang Valley, blending high-altitude adventure with thoughtful comfort and curated cultural experiences.
A New Way to Experience the Himalaya
Situated at approximately 3,500 metres above sea level, Mountain Lodges of Nepal- Manang introduces a distinctive “base camp stay” concept for travellers exploring the Annapurna Himalaya. Rather than trekking from lodge to lodge each night, guests can settle into a single high-altitude base and venture out on daily guided explorations.
This approach allows visitors to discover the surrounding landscapes through carefully curated day hikes and cultural excursions while returning each evening to warm hospitality, heated beds, ensuite bathrooms, hot showers, and nourishing cuisine. The model opens the high Himalaya to a broader spectrum of travellers from seasoned trekkers to those seeking adventure without compromising on comfort.
Manang: An Ideal Himalayan Base Camp
High above the yak-dotted valley of the Marsyangdi River, the alpine landscapes of Manang Valley offer a rare blend of dramatic natural beauty and deep-rooted mountain culture. Surrounded by towering peaks, ancient monasteries, glacial lakes, and centuries-old villages along the Annapurna Circuit, the valley reveals a rich tapestry of Himalayan life, where prayer-flag-lined trails pass chortens, mani walls, and Tibetan-influenced settlements. This unique combination of rugged terrain and living heritage makes Manang ideal for a base camp style of exploration, allowing travellers to discover new layers of the valley each day from high-altitude viewpoints and monasteries to remote villages and sacred landscapes. Despite its remote setting, Manang remains accessible via road and helicopter links from Kathmandu, offering visitors an authentic Himalayan experience without sacrificing ease of travel.
Recognition by TIME
In its feature highlighting the world’s most remarkable new destinations, TIME described the lodge as:
“Perched above the yak-dotted Marsyangdi River valley, Mountain Lodges of Nepal’s 14-room, stone-built Manang Lodge is the first upscale accommodation in the region.”
The recognition places Manang firmly on the global travel map, spotlighting Nepal’s evolving mountain tourism landscape and the emergence of thoughtfully designed high-altitude hospitality.
About Mountain Lodges of Nepal
The embodiment of #TheNewNepal, Mountain Lodges of Nepal (MLN) is a family-owned heritage collection of lodges along the Great Himalaya Trail. For over thirty years, MLN has welcomed trekkers across the Everest region, Annapurna region, and Manang, offering warmth, guidance, and authentic mountain hospitality. Rooted in simplicity and restoration, MLN honours both the mountains and the Sherpa traditions of hospitality while empowering travellers to pursue personal challenges in the Himalaya. By employing and developing staff from surrounding villages, the lodges reflect the spirit of local communities while providing fully supported trekking experiences and comfortable accommodations that make the Himalaya accessible and welcoming to travellers of all ages.
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