6. Nov-Dec 2010

Architecture
A Seductive
Ensemble
Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge
Text: Ar. Swati Pujari
Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge is what can only be described
as a secluded and seductive paradise. Located 14 Kms east
of Pokhara, the lodge is on a hilltop, 350m above the valley.
As you enter the lodge, walking up a series of stone steps, the
first sight simply takes your breath away. A beautiful terrace or
Nepali Aagan with a slate-clad floor, complimented by the natural
greenery sprouting from the slope below, and beyond it – the
iconic Machhapuchre or the Fish Tail - right within the frames of the
doorway Itself!
Keeping things ‘not too visible’
The site, selected by Late Col. Jimmy
Roberts, the founder of Mountain
Travel Nepal, was part of the Royal Trek
established for the Prince of Wales in
1980. The 30 ropanies (1 ropani = 508.7
sq. m.) site is now an ideal destination for
people who wish to enjoy a perfect sense
of peace and tranquillity within natural
surroundings, providing a spectacular
location for viewing the Dhaulagiri,
Annapurana and Manaslu ranges along
with the Macchapuchre Peak. Tiger
Mountain Pokhara Lodge has 13 individual
bungalows, each with one or two rooms in
the local style and architecture, and with
its own private entrance, through a 'Pidi'
or a balcony. Keeping things simple and
basic, a common dining area and hall with
a fire place and a bar completes the lodge.
The natural vegetation in the area also
attracts some 250 species of butterflies
and 300 species of birds. For those who
wish to explore more of the surroundings,
walks are organized daily, which focus
on culture, wildlife, birds, or just plain
exercise.
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November-December 2010