The Dwarika's

“Dwarika's Hotel, in Kathmandu, Nepal, is the most classic and culturally preserved hotel I've ever been to. For me, no hotel speaks to its location better than this one. It's owned by my now friend Vijay and his family. The building is all brick, and each window fixture, door, and piece of hardware is an antique that Vijay's grandfather collected over the years. The carvings on every entryway or windowsill are so intricate and so well preserved. You can look at one side of the courtyard for hours, observing all the little details. Anytime I return to Kathmandu, it's no question that's where I stay. I took my kids out there with me the last time I went.” —Diplo

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"My brother studied abroad in Kathmandu, so I'm writing his card on Nepalese rice paper from Dwarikas Resort, with the promise that we'll return to Nepal together when borders safely re-open."

The Dwarika's (Kathmandu, Nepal) Verified Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"Dwarika’s is named for its late founder, who established this one-of-a-kind hotel in an effort to preserve the arts, crafts, and culture of Kathmandu in a way that keeps them alive and accessible to curious visitors to Nepal. The result is something like a museum that you can sleep in — and, in case it’s not clear, one of the most memorable hotels we’ve ever come across. It’s also a rather luxurious one, with expansive suites, three distinctive restaurants, and a pool and Ayurvedic spa, complete with yoga classes. As long as it stands, travelers have a direct line to Kathmandu’s past." - Tablet Hotels

The Dwarika's Hotel (Kathmandu, Nepal) Verified Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"Dwarika’s is named for its late founder, who established this one-of-a-kind hotel in an effort to preserve the arts, crafts, and culture of Kathmandu in a way that keeps them alive and accessible to curious visitors to Nepal. The result is something like a museum that you can sleep in — and, in case it’s not clear, one of the most memorable hotels we’ve ever come across. It’s also a rather luxurious one, with expansive suites, three distinctive restaurants, and a pool and Ayurvedic spa, complete with yoga classes. As long as it stands, travelers have a direct line to Kathmandu’s past." - Tablet Hotels