Nepal-based EMC (Experiential Travel Company) Pumori Journeys is launching five-night stays in Nepal’s Solukhumbu region to coincide with the opening of Kunda Himalayan Resort & Spa next month.
Kunda Himalayan Resort & Spa sits at 3,100 metres above Phaplu, overlooking the Everest mountain range. The resort has eight geodesic dome villas, furnished using Nepali stone, clay, metal, wood and textiles, with private balconies, outdoor hot tubs, fireplaces and personal butler service.
The five-night stay combines time at the resort with a programme of guided half-day adventures in the surrounding mountains. There are three levels of hiking, from a 30-minute forest walk past meditation caves to a two-hour ascent through rhododendron forest to Ratgane viewpoint at 3,300 metres. Guests can make the return journey from Ratgane on horseback.
Other activities include horse riding through pine forest, birdwatching, visits to Phaplu village and a local Sherpa monastery, and time with nearby farming communities. Depending on the season guests may join activities including harvesting, cow milking and cheese making.
“My vision for Kunda is to open a remote part of Nepal to exceptional hospitality and give people time to experience the Himalayas with comfort and humility,” said Sugam Acharya, founder of Pumori Journeys and Kunda Himalayan Resort & Spa.
“Nature, community and culture guided how we built it. What we learned became Isolated Remote Luxury, an approach rooted in respect for the mountains and the people who call them home.”
A 15-minute flight to Everest Base Camp
The signature excursion is a private helicopter flight from Kunda Resort to Everest Base Camp.
Operated by Pumori Journeys, the flight takes approximately 15 minutes each way and carries two guests with a private guide. The helicopter lands at Everest Base Camp at 5,364 metres, where guests have time for a light picnic at the foot of the Khumba Icefall before returning to the resort.
