Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge

Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge has set the standard for Nepal’s off the beaten track, eco-friendly accommodation for travellers who love back to nature experiences combined with great service. Pre- and post-trek, for those wishing to take activities including day walks exploring local communities, bird-watching, gentle exercise, or just to relax in a typical Nepalese rural setting.

Rooms: 15

Opening year: 1998

Last renovation: September 2022

Sustainability:

• Support for Red Cross building construction
• Forest nursery and NTFP plantation - in partnership with ITNC (affiliate UK charity)
• Management of the lodge grounds on organic and naturalised wild garden basis
• Reduction of single use plastic to almost zero and remaining is compostable plastic and plastic wrapping on inward supplies
• Support for Yeti Airlines leading them to become Asia’s first carbon neutral airline

Community interactions:

• Ongoing school support at Amar Jyoti and Shiva Shakti Schools in the village - teacher mentoring, Hello World Computer Hubs, computer lab
• Wildlife Monitoring - species records, Birds of Pokhara Valley Checklist, Birdlife International Asian Waterbird Census annually, Butterfly monitoring
• Support for major Nepal and Nepal-related charities - WWF Nepal, National Trust, Bird Conservation Nepal, Pokhara Bird Society, Gurkha Welfare Trust

Certifications: Travelife Gold Certificate, GSTC

Management: international owner, local management