The Happy House

Nestled in the foothills of the great Eastern Himalaya, just 30 km south of Mt. Everest, The Happy House is located in a small village named Phaplu. This ten-room hideaway overlooks the village of Phaplu with a pine-shaded garden, terraces, yoga and meditation center, and a candle-lit massage room. Each room is equipped with a wardrobe, working desk and chair, bedside lamps for reading. The beds are made with comfortable mattresses, duvets, pillows, and fine linens, and topped with cashmere blankets for cozy slumber. WiFi is available throughout the property, but internet speeds are sufficient for e-mails and text but slow for high data use. Once the abode and “happy place” for Sir Edmond Hillary, it is now a house where every single wall is painted by hand with ancient Buddhist Thangka paintings. Meals are customized and served among a selection of distinct, private settings within and around the property. For relaxation, guests can enjoy a candle-lit massage room, sauna, and singing bowl healing therapies. Days at Happy House take shape around completely personalized guided adventures. Trek into the Holy Forest, explore ancient yak trade routes, Himalayan cultures, Tibetan monasteries, and mountain bike to several hilltops for picnics or overnight camping to be rewarded with the most pristine panoramas of the Eastern Himalayas. This hotel is located a 10-minute walk from the Phaplu airport (accessible by helicopter/fixed wing aircraft) with a 35-minute transfer to Kathmandu.