Hotel Everest View – Wanderlust in Luxury – Marine Pixels: Samya Sengupta

Hotel Everest View – Wanderlust in Luxury

In October 2018, I and my family found ourselves standing on the porch of the world’s highest luxury hotel, gazing at the majestic snow-laden peaks of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, and Everest. At nearly 13,000 feet, Hotel Everest View is more than a feat of architecture—it’s an experience in humility and awe. Nestled within Sagarmatha National Park, this 12-room retreat offers 360° views of the mighty Himalayas while gracefully blending into the rugged terrain. A short helicopter ride from Lukla transported us into this surreal kingdom, where thin air, icy winds, and spiritual peaks remind you of nature’s supremacy. The hotel’s Japanese legacy traces back to Calcutta port, and its warm Nepali hospitality, delicious cuisine, and subtle comforts never fail to impress. Between scenic treks to Khumjung Village and sightings of the mystical yeti relics, the days flowed like mountain breeze—slow, pure, and unforgettable. This journey wasn’t just travel; it was transcendence.

Fuvahmulah, Maldives, the southernmost island of Maldives is known as the shark island of Maldives. This is also heaven for other large pelagic creatures like Whale Sharks and Manta Ray and other kinds of sharks and in abundance. Presently the Island become famous for its unique but hidden ecosystem that has developed just outside the harbour. For ages, discarded Tuna fish heads and other parts have been thrown into the sea, unwittingly creating a natural habitat for Tiger Sharks. These sharks, known for their scavenging habits, have flocked to the area, and their population has quietly grown over the years.