Few properties in the world can match the setting of Fish Tail Lodge in Pokhara in Nepal. With the Fewa Tal (lake) on one side, and a forest cover on the other, it is an island of delight. Accentuated with the imposing Machhapuchre (meaning Fish Tail) peak almost at touching distance towering over it.
You get to the property in square boats, more like covered rafts, that move by pulling in a rope tied to the opposite bank. Once there, you can make it a base for the many activities and attractions offered by Pokhara – or just stay put for an idyllic, romantic break.
It is the place where royalty, film stars and other famous people stay when they visit Pokhara – not surprising since the owners have been related to the erstwhile royal families of Nepal. Even if this were not the case, many a guest may still have chosen this as the place to stay.
* Service: Excellent. Staff is very courteous, and takes good care of the property and its guests.
* Rooms: Clean, bright with modern fittings. While these are very comfortable, I would have preferred a look that blended better with the surroundings and the culture of Nepal.
* Location: Does not get better. In the middle of a lake with forest and high mountain peaks all around.
*Attractions: Besides the landscape around, the property itself has a wide variety of trees, flowers and other plants in well landscaped lawns. And you wake up in the morning to the chirping of hundreds of birds, all very soothing for the soul and the mind.
* Liked Best: The setting, boat ride to get to the hotel and the birds.
* Liked Least: The food.
* Food Quality: Very average. Both the breakfast and the dinner were nothing to write home about – a pity for a property of such high rating.
Contact details:
Address: P.O. Box 10, Pokhara, Nepal
Tel: +977 61 465071/460248/460258
Fax: +977 61 465072
E-mail: info@fishtail-lodge.com.np
Website: http://www.fishtail-lodge.com
City office contact details:
Address: City Office: G.P.O. Box 140, Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: +977-1-4229570/4221711 ext.4904.
Fax: 977-1-4230304
Tariff:
Single, Garden Terrace (standard), US$ 140, Palm Court (deluxe), US$ 160
Double, Garden Terrace (standard), US$ 150, Palm Court (deluxe), US$ 170
Extra Bed, US$ 45
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