Nepal, Dwarika's

Nepal Dwarika | Urbane Nomads

Overview

Nepal has eight World Heritage sites and has won two Heritage Awards. One for the Medieval City of Bhaktapur and the other for The Dwarika's Hotel.

There's much to be said about the ethos behind Dwarika's existence- the story of how the late Dwarika Das Shrestha was out jogging when he came upon some carpenters sawing off the carved portion of an intricately engraved wooden pillar. It had been part of an old building which had been torn down to make room for a modern structure. How the hotel provides employment to skilled craftsmen- an art that would have otherwise been lost.

Today, the Krishnarpan restaurant( a must-visit even if you're not staying there), hires hearing-impaired or mute women as waitresses. Sitting down on the floors (albeit on a slightly elevated platform for foreigners not used to the way of eating) , with an elaborate serving style and menu, a multi-course dinner at Krishnarpan would be one of the highlights for your stay in Kathmandu.

Kathmandu has long been a fixation for what Conde Nast Traveller calls the 'dharma glitterati' set and the Dwarika's is where they flock to. The main suite in Dwarika's comes with a large roof terrace- reputedly hosting guests from Clinton to Orlando Bloom during the latter's tour of the country in support of UNICEF-aided programs.

Works well as a base for a luxury travel itinerary to Nepal.

Accommodation

79 Deluxe Rooms and Suites

Restaurants & Bars

Krishnarpan

Toran Restaurant & Gardens

Fusion

The Terrace

Recreation

Swimming Pool

Massages

Library Lounge

Shop at The House of Treasure

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An active itinerary that starts with a traditional sit-down dinner in a veritable museum-hotel in Kathmandu, paragliding with raptors in Pokhara, an optional heli-trip to mysterious, remote Mustang and a tiger safari in Chitwan before ending in a former royal hunting lodge in Kathmandu. Click on thumbnail to download itinerary in pdf.

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