Nestled in the forbidden kingdom, the gateway to Tibet, Shinta Mani Mustang offers intrepid travellers an authentic taste of the Himalayas

The brand’s first property outside Cambodia, Shinta Mani Mustang – A Bensley Collection will boast just 29 luxurious suites when it opens on the cusp of the Tibetan plateau in March.

Offering a curated journey into this remarkable landscape, one rich in Buddhist faith with monasteries dotting the surrounding snow-capped peaks, the lodge’s suites take their inspiration from the traditional Tibetan home, with each featuring an open-plan bedroom combined with a living area and a separate bathroom. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer majestic views of Mount Nilgiri Himal.

Culinary options at Shinta Mani Mustang will include the 60-seat Nilgiri Restaurant backdrop — named after the three-peak massif of the Annapurna — and a large outdoor dining patio, complete with large fire pit, where modern Nepalese and Western cuisines will be served, using locally sourced and foraged produce. The Aara Bar is named after an exotic local Tibetan/Sherpa liquor and promises to be the spot for post-dinner story telling.

In addition, the Wellness Centre features two treatment suites with hot plunge pools, steam rooms, and saunas. The menu of traditional holistic journeys created by a local 11th generation Tibetan Amchi doctor is just the ticket after days spent trekking, horse riding, rock climbing, cycling, and much more.