AMAR

A small lodge in the Himalayas — now part of the world’s greatest places.

We’re incredibly honoured that Mountain Lodges of Nepal, Manang has been named one of the TIME 100 Greatest Places of 2026.

Designing and building in the Himalayas is never just about architecture. It is about working with the landscape, learning from local knowledge, and building in a way that respects both the mountains and the communities that call them home. Creating spaces that allow travellers to experience the mountains with humility and wonder. Every stone, every space, and every view was shaped through collaboration with local craftsmen and the rhythms of this remarkable place.

This recognition belongs to the people who built it, the community that sustains it, and the travellers who continue to walk these Himalayan paths with us.

Architecture + Interior Design : Amar Architects
Structure + supervision : Ksh*tiz Pokharel
Civil : Chitra + team
Plumbing: Bikram Thakuri
Electrical : Mundrika Kumar
Stone Mason : Laxman + team
Furniture and Interior works : Krishna + team
Site supervision : Karma Bhim + Samarban Gurung

The Lab, 2025

Celebrating the square and the circle, Clean minimal lines taking cues from vernacular architecture and Japanese Ongaku kissa
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Natural materials, Yoga retreats and contemplative spaces.

Om's home hotel extension,
Jomsom, Mustang, 2024

Athilaya Lodge, Manang, completed 2023.
The main idea for this property was for the building to blend in with the surrounding landscape. The entire exterior is clad in stone from a nearby quarry. Over time the stone will patina and take the same character as the landscape. All the timber for the interiors are locally sourced pine wood. The architectural tectonics takes reference from traditional homes of the Manang valley.