Raniban Retreat is an eco-friendly unique boutique hotel on the secluded hillock of Raniban hill forest. This resort offers you the best view and a most peaceful environment with the magnificent panoramic views of the Himalayan , majestic Fewa lake, the Enchanting World Peace Pagoda and the charming Pokhara valley.  The resort is the perfect place to enjoy the pristine beauty of the Pokhara with exquisite surroundings. The lush green forests of the Raniban and fresh and clean air promise you to relax your tensed mind, body and soul. It is richly furnished with the amenities which will make you feel at home. Set in the natural home with the combination of the rich Nepali culture.

Location of the Raniban Retreat

Raniban Retreat is the  4 star resort located in the Queen’s forest or Raniban in Nepali. It’s on the peaceful hilltop accessible through the 522 stone steps through the wild bushes.  It is the location with the best view and peaceful environment in Pokhara.  The guests can travel through the pretty fresh and all gravel roads accessible only via a four wheel drive vehicle. Guests can experience the complete retreat with their family and friends. It offers traditional hospitality with the stunning view of the green lands, forests, hills and snowy mountains. Guests can stand the closest to the scenic canvas of the Mountain Annapurna from the terrace of the resort.

Design of the Raniban Retreat

The resort is built in the traditional Gurung style with the slanted tiles roof. There are 1o clean, spacious and comfortable  rooms all with the panoramic views of the Mountains and hills.  It is the small boutique hotel  richly furnished with modern architecture and amenities.  The resort is just short ride across from the calm waters of the Fewa lake. It also has the lawn with the stone paved paths and is surrounded by subtropical trees all over the resort.

About the room of the resort

There are 10 rooms in the resort divided into three categories. The guests can book the hotel room according to their preferences and needs. The rooms are equipped with all  the necessary modern equipment. The designing of the rooms are subtle with the unique displays. The services and facilities available in the rooms are

• Air conditioning
• Private balcony
• Unlimited Free internet
• Bedside lamp
• Mini bar
• LED flat screen television
• Dual line phone
• A wardrobe
• Desk
• Coffee maker
• Electric Kettle
• Living space
• Temperature controlled unit
• Satellite channels
• Slippers
• Toiletries
• Complimentary bathroom supplies
• An en-suite bathroom
• In door safe

The choices of hotel rooms that guests can choose from the option are listed down below

• Mountain view rooms

There are three mountain view rooms with great views  of the Mt. Fishtail and Mt. Annapurna. The guests can enjoy the image of sacred Mt. Fishtail on the calm and peaceful Fewa lake. The cost of the room per night is about 150 US dollars.

• Sunrise View rooms

There are two sunrise view rooms from where the guests can bless themselves with the majestic view of the sunrise in the morning. They can also enjoy the lustful green forests of the Raniban. The cost of the room per night is about 125 US dollars.

• Standard deluxe rooms

There are about 4 standard deluxe rooms in the resort all equipped with the modern day amenities and facilities. The cost of the room per night is about 100 US dollars. There is a private balcony from where guests can enjoy the clean and fresh air with the peaceful environment.

Restaurants and Bars of the Resort

The resort has its own restaurant and bar in its premise which have been satisfying the taste buds and tummy of the guests with the fresh and delicious dishes. The guests can enjoy the delicacies with the stunning surrounding. 

• Panoramic restaurant

The panoramic restaurant of the resort is an all day dining restaurant which serves the world class cuisine in a hospitable and peaceful environment. It is the rooftop restaurant with the majestic views of Mt. Fishtail and Mt. Annapurna. The restaurant serves the wide range of Nepali, Indian, Chinese and European dishes.

• Bar

The resort also has a well stocked bar with the varieties of Domestic and International drinks. The guests can enjoy the wide collection of top class wines, drinks, beverages, signature mocktails, cocktails, fresh juices, smoothies, refreshments, hard and soft drinks.

Services of the Raniban Retreat

It is the perfect accommodation for those who want to enjoy the peaceful and relaxing environment far from the hectic and stressful city life. The services and facilities provided by the resort are listed down below

• Shuttle service
• Tour desk
• Hiking
• Guided tours
• Trekking
• Yoga and meditation
• Dry laundry
• Concierge
• Currency exchange
• Wellness centre
• Spa
• Hot tub
• Airport transfers
• Garden
• Shuttle service
• A twilight campfire
• Themed evenings
• Ayurvedic massage
• Annapurna base camp helicopter flights
• Guided village tours
• Fishing on Fewa lake
• Paragliding lessons
• Tandem flights
• Mountain biking

It also conducts free medical camps for the neighbouring villages. The resort also conducts a free orientation and screening of cervical cancer for local women. It also has a long year of unique straw art exhibitions and sales at resorts. This project is aimed at collecting funds for free cancer screening and staff medical welfare.

Sites from the  Resort

• World Peace Pagoda
• Fewa lake
• David’s Fall
• Gupteshwor Mahadev
• International Mountain Museum
• Bindabasini temple
• Tal Barahi Temple
• Pokhara Airport

The Raniban Retreat is the perfect paradise for those who want to enjoy their vacation in the calm and peaceful environment with the majestic view of Mt. Fishtail and Mt. Annapurna.  Guests can come to this resort with the special purpose to help the neighbouring village. They can also take part in the medical camps and other projects run by the resort.