Shinta Mani Mustang - A Bensley Collection

I had very high expectations which were fulfilled. This is a world class hotel tucked into out of the way Mustang (more on that). First the staff were incredible - from the GM Rana to our "butler" Yujen to the restaurant and spa - all great. Then the location - views of the Nilgiri peaks right outside our bedroom. 2 8000 m peaks around the corner - Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. We were there early in the season and the hotel was uncrowded so things may change but we had unlimited access to the spa with massages, soaking pool, sauna and steam. Food was wonderful, just what we like with local vegetable based options. The daytime expeditions were pretty much set up - I had been thinking long hikes with a sandwich but the hotel is more into shorter hikes with generous lunches. We worked out longer loops and the lunches were often exceptional - for example on our final day a 5 course Italian feast on the roof of a monastery (after a 10 mile hike). Yujen was with us the whole way making every day a wonderful experience. One downside is actually getting there - I thought the drive in from Pokhara would be a good introduction but it was long (6 + hours) and the roads very super bumpy, especially after the monsoon. I was excited about the (expensive) heli ride back to Kathmandu but this was cancelled due to weather so we had to do the drive back again. The local airport seems a decent option but again very weather dependent, VFR only and with the weather being very windy in the afternoon only good for early morning flights. Wonderful hotel, please go.

truly divine experience I would never forget every little detail is fulfilled with love, care and attention. snowy mountains was my dream to see, in this resort it came out just perfect all staff members are highly professional spa experience is on another level excursions were so carefully planned words can't describe how great this place is I will recommend this paradise to all my friends thank u Shinta Mani, I would love to come back every year for this recharge ♥️