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]

Spic N Span Hotel Location: Central Leh, Ladakh, India Rating: 3-star The Spic n Span is a new hotel constructed with traditional Ladakhi architecture with all modern facilities. It is located in the heart of Leh town easily accessible to main market. Rooms: 35 well-furnished double rooms with attached bath with hot and cold shower. [CLICK on photo for more information]

Hotel Shanker Location: Central Kathmandu Rating: 3-star The Shanker Hotel is a heritage hotel with a history. A 100 year old palace, situated in the heart of Kathmandu, it faces the north side of the Royal Palace. Located only 5 minutes from Durbar, it is easily accessible to the major business institutions, diplomatic enclaves and tourist hubs. [CLICK photo for more information]

Dhood Gu Hotel Location: Lhasa Rating: 3-star This comfortable three-star property is an excellent choice. The buzzing crowds in the alley below are rivalled only by those of the Potala seen from the rooftop patio. The comfortable rooms come with traditional Tibetan furniture, modern bathrooms and kettles.