Ker & Downey Nepal Mountain Lodges
Hotel category
Superior
Ker & Downey Nepal Mountain Lodges are a collection of four purpose built mountain lodges that are designed to offer guests the opportunity to trek in the Himalaya and drink in the glorious views in comfort. The four simple yet delightful Ker & Downey Lodges occupy striking locations within the Annapurna Mountain range and have been thoughtfully built whilst remaining faithful to traditional Nepalese design and decor. Set about a half day’s walk from each other, each of the four lodges feature between 8 and 12 comfortably furnished rooms and is fully staffed with its own team comprising of a resident manager and other support staff. From comfortable ensuite bedrooms to delicious, healthy food, and striking locations— in our opinion these lodges are undoubtedly the best on offer whilst trekking in this part of Nepal.
Gurung Lodge: Situated at an altitude of 1,400 metres, Gurung Lodge is built to resemble tribal-style houses and offers accommodation in 11 comfortable rooms. All rooms feature high ceilings, an ensuite bathroom and offer superb views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. Hearty breakfast is usually served in the gardens, while delicious home cooked dinner is served along with soft drinks around a fire place in the main building.
Himalaya Lodge: Himalaya Lodge is set in the shadow of the Annapurna Mountains and offers unrivalled views of the snow-capped Himalaya amongst all the Ker & Downey Lodges. Accommodation is in 18 comfortably furnished rooms that are designed to offer outstanding views of the massive peaks of Annapurna South as well as the thriving Ghandruk village, which was once an important recruitment centre for the Gurkha soldier regiment. Guests should be aware that the trail leading to this lodge is a little more challenging than the others and it does take a slightly longer time to get there than the other lodges.
Sanctuary Lodge: This simple yet delightful lodge offers magnificent views of the distant Fishtail Mountain and has been tastefully decorated using locally sourced fabrics and handicrafts. This lodge is located at an altitude of 1100 m and provides accommodation in 18 comfortable rooms with ensuite bathrooms. At Sanctuary Lodge, tasty meals are served in the dining room complete with a fire place, which is located within the main building along with an informal bar area.
Basanta Lodge: This is the smallest amongst all the Ker & Downey Lodges and is located on the outskirts of the picturesque Dhampus village. Situated at an altitude of 1,500 m, the Basanta Lodge offers accommodation in 8 simply furnished rooms that offer spectacular panoramic views of the Phedi Valley. Basanta Lodge is where treks through the Annapura mountain range often conclude and the terrace at this lodge provides an ideal setting to enjoy a G&T and share stories with other guests as the sun sets over the distant snow-capped mountains.