HOTEL ANNAPURNA-NEPAL

History:
For over 2000 years, the name Annapurna has symbolized all that is glorious in Nepal, a name that celebrates Nepalese culture in its many form. Establishing base camp at a gracious sanctuary in the heart of the city, situated on an expanse of 5.53 acres at Durbar Marg, the hotel is in the vicinity of embassies, consulates, key government offices and airlines offices. It is also in close proximity to the city’s financial district. Since it opened in 1965, Hotel de l’Annapurna has created its own unique history. From Maharajas and Princes to various Kings, Presidents, CEOs and entertainers, Annapurna has played the perfect host, supportive of their every need. Built in 1965, the hotel is an architectural marvel and has an exclusive pagoda styled roof reflecting the local culture. The hotel is a gracious landmark of Kathmandu, showcasing contemporary Nepalese influences along with Tibetian “Thangkhas” paintings creating an atmosphere of beauty and serenity.]

The Overview:
Named after Annapurna, the Goddess of Plenty and situated on an expanse of 5.5 acres, Hotel De L’Annapurna’s central location and proximity to the airport and the Royal Palace provides convenience and comfort for both leisure and business travelers. Embodying the true spirit of Nepal, this hotel provides a haven of relaxation amidst the city’s exhilarating cultural delights.
Annapurna provides the finest personal service and facilities in Kathmandu. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed and the ambience embraces the uniqueness of Nepalese culture. The variety of services offered will enable you to create your own experience.
The hotel includes suites, Deluxe Rooms and Superior Rooms with modern amenities. The hotel specializes in Chinese, Indian and Continental cuisine . Complimenting the hotel’s services and facilities is The Cake Shop that offers the widest range of lip smacking cakes, pastries and confectionery products in the city.

Hotel Dwarika-Nepal

Dwarika's Hotel is a unique place in South Asia. It is a living example that tourism need not destroy heritage and the environment. On the contrary, it has demonstrated that a proper blending of cultural restoration and tourism leads to the preservation of historical artifacts and contributes to the growth of skills and culture that would otherwise have eroded from the crass commercialism of today. It has shown that heritage can be preserved and be used for further preservation works. In fact, it could be the model to demonstrate what must be done to preserve the look of Kathmandu Valley - a stepping stone towards the larger and more gigantic task of rehabilitating the uniqueness and beauty of Kathmandu currently experiencing severe environmental stress of uncontrolled modernization.With its central location, Dwarika Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Kathmandu.All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts.The hotel provides a warm and welcoming service of international standard.

With its central location, Dwarika Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Kathmandu. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. The hotel provides a warm and welcoming service of international standard.

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.
The magnificence of The Dwarika's is its buildings of intricate carved wood and terracotta work that must have taken 10 million hours of the best craftsmen in Nepal. Every brick is handmade and every piece of wood work a centuries old original. But The Dwarika's is also about intimate luxury and the spirit and hospitality of the Nepali people.
The spirit of a bygone era still echoes within its courtyards where a terracotta pillar: a first of its kind, stands proud, an example of superb craftsmanship.
Dwarika Das Shrestha, the founder of The Dwarika's Hotel whose spirit and passion laid out the master plan of this unique place and who gave the best part of his life to build it, leading hundreds of the best builders and craftsmen.

HISTORY OF A MISSION:
In 1952, 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. Amidst the rubble, lay the bits and pieces of exquisitely carved woodwork several centuries old, ready to be carted off as firewood as the carpenters were merely trying to salvage reusable wood.
As he stood amidst the ruins, Dwarika Das Shrestha experienced all the anguish that a sensitive soul feels when witnessing the destruction of the sublime and the beautiful by wanton and crass commercialism of modern times. He was confronted with the visible signs of destruction of an ancient culture which still lived in him as part of his heritage. Kathmandu's Newari art and traditions have a rich legacy of exquisite wood carvings, distinctive temples, sculpture, bronze works, terra-cotta work and the unique lifestyle of its people itself. Seeing the beautiful carvings destroyed, he could not control himself. Out of sheer impulse, he gave the carpenters the new lumber that they required and took the old ruined carved pillar.
This impulse, born from the inner anguish of his spirit, became progressively a hobby, a passion and a lifetime work. As soon as he heard that an ancient building was going to be torn down to make way for a modern structure, he would rush to the spot and buy as much of the ancient wood carvings as he could before they were sold as firewood or lost in other ways for ever. If he was able to buy only a part of an artistic work because other pieces had been lost or he did not have enough money, he would still do so and try to recover the missing parts later. Often he would discover their historic significance in the process. In one instance, he was able to trace and acquire a missing piece after twenty-five years.
As his collection grew, Dwarika Das Shrestha was faced with the problem of storing these bulky works of art which were scattered all over his garden in makeshift sheds. It was then he decided to construct a building in the old Newari style of Kathmandu using the carved doors and windows he had rescued from destruction. The edifice which was built to give the ancient works of art a new life is now one among several buildings of Dwarika's Village Hotel. These buildings contain some of the best woodworks of olden times restored to life and made to function for a modern age within the traditional architectural setting.

Hotel Shangrila-Nepal

The Shangri-La Hotel in Kathmandu is "your private paradise".The Shangri~La Kathmandu with it's magnificent prizes winning garden endeavors to provide excellence inservice to all our clients. The beautiful garden is highlighted by the Shambala Cafe along with a unique swimming pool depicting the architecture and art of the ancient bricks and stone-carved royal bath from 16th century Kathmandu.The rooms in the Shangri~La have simple elegance and are filled with the touches of Nepalese tradition and enthnicity.The 7 Delux suits, 22 Executive club rooms, 22 Delux rooms & 44 Superior rooms furnished in contemporary elegance, are air-conditioned & heated with individually controlled thermostats, complemented by an excellent variety of dining, sports and recreation facilities thus making Shangri~La the perfect blend of contemporary international standards and graceful Nepalese tradition.

Superior Room

Deluxe Room

Executive Club Room

Junior Suite

Deluxe Suite


Superior Room
Deluxe Room
Executive Club Room
Junior Suite
Deluxe Suite


Shambala Garden Cafe
Saffron - An Indian Restaurant
Lost Horizon Bar
Coffee & Cakes - Patisserie


Sammelan Hall
Baithak Hall
Desmond Doig Room
The Business Center
Shambhala Garden Cafe

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