Namsay Choling Resort Location: Situated 4 km from Paro Rating: Officially unrated The hotel offers 40 comfortable rooms with panoramic view of Paro Valley. Facilities include business centre with internet, restaurant, traditional hot stone bath, garden with bonfire area, lounge area with fire places, handicraft shops. All standard rooms are equipped with phone, attached bath, TV, standard twin beds. [hotel website not available]

Yeedzin Guest House Location: 5 minute walk from Thimphu city center Unrated Number of rooms: 12 doubles & 7 singles, with attached bath. Restaurant with Bhutanese, Chinese, Indian, Continental. Currency exchange, Internet Services, laundry, safe deposit boxes at reception. [hotel website not available]

Mayfair Hotel Location: Darjeeling, India Rating: 5-star The landmark hill resort is nestled on a majestic hill; it presents a breathtaking spectacle with an aristocratic look. Once an erstwhile summerhouse of Maharaja of Nazargunj, now stands as a modern resort with world class facilities. [CLICK on photo for more information]