Namobuddha Resort

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This delightful eco-retreat is a 30-minute walk from Namobuddha Stupa. Its charming, upmarket Nepali cottages feature stone walls with pitched slate roofs, loft beds, low wooden doorways and Himalayan views. The sparkling farmhouse kitchen dishes out fresh-baked sourdough bread, greens from the garden, cottage cheese and even homemade ice cream from the all-vegetarian menu.

If you ever decide to leave your cosy cottage, there’s also a sauna, floatation tank and yoga/meditation hall. Reservations highly recommended.

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