TSUKINO-IE
(Far from the madding crowd)

There are few places on earth like Nepal where you can enjoy so much diversity in such a small place. And, Pokhara is such a lovely destination that no words can express its beauty. This is not only an "Ode to Odyssey" but certainly once in a life time there to be.

And, Tsukino-ie (meaning the house of moon) in Japanese language) is our mountain based resort in a tranquil countryside about 30km north to Pokhara City. Established in 1992, it is a simple mountain villa in a remote country side just beneath the Annapurna range. The resort is built on hilltop from where beautiful scene of the valley and villages, hills and rills can be observed. Modern amenities like T.V, Telephone, Jacuzzi has been cut- off in order to provide natural pleasure to the clients. The resort is made up of stone, mud and wood in order to give natural appearance to the resort 'originality and simplicity'.

Going around the village tour and up to the sunset view point is very exciting. Japanese style round bronze bath- tub 'Goemumburo' is another interesting part of the resort. And, beautiful mountain views can be enjoyed from the Goemumburo. After dipping into the Goemumburo, it is pleasant to have local millet wine and local hen with camp- fire in an open night sky full of moon and stars.

As a whole, the resort gives you an unobstructed panoramic snow- clad Mountain View of annapurna range including Mt. Machhapuchhre divided into two peaks like a tail of fish just in a stone throw distance. The snow-clad mountain painted in a crimson paint in twilight is magnificent and the whiff of fresh air is more delightful. In short, the atmosphere is something like a poet's " A song born on a quiet night" so melodious, so sweet, so delightful- a perfect Shangri-La. You feel as if you are close to heaven. A touch of happiness tingles in your heart. It is simply a paradise where you can see, feel, touch and be with the nature. If you wish to step in the beauty of solitude amidst the nature and experience the sound of silence, this is an ideal place for those who want to escape and be far from the madding crowd...