Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge

pokhara, nepal

Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge

Eco Lodges

Since january 2022

Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge sits on a ridge in Pokhara, Nepal with views across the 8,000m peaks of the Himalayas. Launched in 1998 to use sustainable tourism to improve local livelihoods and conservation initiatives, Tiger Mountain is closely aligned with the 4C ethos. Under this commitment it has focused on waste management, preventing 10,000 water bottles going to waste, the resort is almost zero plastic.

Through a range of local walks and hikes with expert local guides, Tiger Mountain provides an authentic insight into the rhythms of life in the middle hills of Nepal. The walks focus on flora, fauna, and cultural exploration in an ethically sensitive and personal way. At the lodge, individual stone cottages provide bedrooms in a simple decorated style while the main lodge houses a lounge, bar, library, and dining room. Food revolves around local traditions.

CONSERVATION

The rewilded grounds are a haven for diverse wildlife.

Holds a monthly butterfly survey since 2005, one of only a handful in Nepal.

COMMUNITY

80% of employees are local and have been for over 25 years.

Community support partnership programme - community-led and based philanthropy.

CULTURE

Provide support for disadvantaged and marginalised ethnic groups.

Village walks are always led by locals to ensure unparalleled insight delivered in the most ethical way.

COMMERCE

Employees paid above living wage.

Company bonuses are paid equally to all employees rather than a percentage of salary (which is normal practice).

Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge’s Highlights

Walk through wonderful forest and farmland exploring local patterns of life, diverse flora and fauna with expert local guides.
Meditate on the mountains - the naturalised grounds of the lodge are left wild to maximise species richness and to ensure many quiet places to contemplate the Himalaya.
Engage with the local community in its diversity and share experience.
It is always about the people - the lodge staff; over 80% have been with the lodge since the beginning over 25 years ago.