50 years have passed since the first ascent of Mount Everest. Today, there are an average of 50 successful ascents every year. As a result, Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is an important centre for mountain climbers, trekkers and tourists alike. The city has hundreds of hotels including a Hilton, a Sheraton and Hyatt among others. However, one hotel manages to offer luxury and warmth at a reasonable price: Dwarika?s, built by Dwarika Das Shrestna. Dwarika Das collected wood carvings that were discarded from old buildings in the 1950s and 1960s and used them in the columns and windows of the hotel that he opened in 1970. Dwarika?s is currently run by his wife and daughter. The building feels more like a museum than a hotel. At Krishnarpan and Toran?the hotel?s two restaurants?you can enjoy European and Nepalese fare prepared using fresh ingredients from the Kathmandu valley. There are four different massages options on offer to sooth your weary body after a hard climb or an equally hard day?s shopping. Dwarika?s has 74 rooms--large enough to offer all the amenities and services of a major hotel and yet small enough to allow the personalised and caring service of a small hotel.
For more information: Dwarika?s Hotel, Battisputali, Kathmandu. www.dwarikas.com
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