Haatiban Resort
Haatiban Resort is the only one of its kind. It commands the most awesome view of the gloriously majestic Himalayas and the fabled city of Kathmandu. From dawn to dusk, the horizon is simply breattaking, adorned with some of the world's highest peaks stretching for miles from east to west with Ganesh Himal to Sagarmatha (Mt Everest). When evening sets in, the glittering city lights below, will make you understand why Kathmandu is also known as "the city of lustre"
Once attuned to the pace set at Haatiban, we invite you to take the enjoyable pony rides, mountain biking, nature walks and treks to Champa Devi Hill (2054 metre) or Khokana and the Bungamati region, for the real taste of the Himalayan sights and sound. A trip to the famous shrine of Goddess Kali at Dhakshinkali is an eye-opener to the religious practices of the locals.
Haatiban Resort situated some 400m above the historic valley of Kathmandu with pine and fir trees amidst nature located just a 15 kms drive away from Kathmandu city.
Guests staying in Haatiban Resort has a choice of comfortable cottages with commanding views of the Himalayan ranges and the standard/deluxe rooms fully furnished with a d'ecor of ethnic beauty overlooking the Himalayas - from the Ganesh Himal Range all the way to Mt. Everest. Guests could enjoy the pony rides, mountain biking or just leisure stroll to visits the temple of Dakshinkali, Pharping Monastery, Champa Devi Hill and the ancient Villages of Khokana and Bungamati.
Standing on a plateau, just beyond panauti above 40 Km away from Kathmandu, is a small sleepy settlement of BalthaliVillage which rests at the junction of Roshi and Ladku Khola rivers. High above the southern ridge of this exceptional hamlet stands Balthali Village resort an outstanding place of isolation and relaxation amidst a surround of typical Nepali countryside with terraced rice fields and ochre thatched farm houses. With snowy peaks of Dorjee Lhakpa, langtang and whole range of mountain rests clear and bright on the northern horizon. Whist the backyard is dominated by high hills of lush green Maharabharat Range which makes Balthali Village resort- a perfect place for solitude and thento relax midst countryside where time stands still, unperturbed, almost like the middle ages. this is a place to rediscover what nature does to your soul.............
Balthali Village resort is certainly not an ordinary place as many hotels and resorts have mushroomed extensively over the years. It is a very simple, unconventional, yet comfortable retreat centre with full modern amenitiwes of 14 doubled rooms with western style toilets and attached bath rooms, hot and cold shower flows freely and tasty Nepalese and continential cuisine is served at the large, roomy restaurant by the friendly, smiling local staff. The bar is fully stocked with local wines and native brews.
The area surrounding the Balthali Retreat is thickly forested with lixuriant growth of various floras. colorful rhododendron, mangolia and sal trees cover the hill that undulates and opens out to terrace fields.
After dusk a myriad of flickering lights below the valley of Balthali Village resort comes alive.Nature lovers and bird watchers can spend days exploring and discovering some exceptional species of wildlife, tradition and culture untouched by modernity. This 'off the beaten location' has endless trials leading to some ethnic tribes thus, offering excellent short hikes and mountain biking on the easy trials. Many of the sacred and ancient temples and monasteries such as Namo Buddha, Indreshwar mahadev, Brahmayani Temples are located in this region and still needs to be discovered and unviel its mysterious past.
There are a number of escellent short and long hikes from a day to 5 days within Balthali Village Resort and its surrounding gives you ample oppurtinity and time to explore this quaint natural heaven.
Godawai Village Resort
Godavari Village Resort is located just 7kms from Kathmandu city and 14kms from the International airport-far from the madding crowd, spread over 14 acres of lush green terrain the Resort boasts of 68 well appointed deluxe rooms of international standards with modern amenities. Traditionally styled cottages and buildings overlooking terraced rice fields and fantastic view of the great Himalayan range.
Godavari Village Resort is the ideal 'getaway' resort. One of the most popular activities for guests here is actually doing nothing! Relaxing by the pool and sipping a cool drink or watching the snowy himalayan peaks or the green terraced rice fields with a meandering stream is idyllic pleasure for most guests. However more strenuous activities like swimming, snooker, jacuzzi, sauna, tennis, skittle alley and mountain biking are available for guests.
Gokarna Forest Golf Resort and Spa
Just 30 minutes from the city centre of Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, is Le Meridien Kathmandu Gokarna Forest Golf Resort & Spa - ideally located in the 470 acre Gokarna Forest which was once the private hunting grounds of the Nepalese kings.
The serene setting of Le Meridien Kathmandu Gokarna Forest Golf Resort & Spa is overwhelming - deer and monkeys roam freely in this enchanting sanctuary. Activities on offer include jungle walks, secluded picnics and bird watching. Guests can also discover many local holy places of worship within the Gokarna forest.
For relaxation and pampering, guests can visit the resort's Harmony Spa, which combines therapeutic care in a natural environment and overlooks the lush valley below.
Golfers will be amazed by the resort's outstanding 18-hole golf course. Set against the backdrop of the snow capped Himalayas, the golf course was designed by Gleneagles Golf Developments and boasts the only Bent Grass Greens in South Asia making it one of the highlights of the professional circuits in the region.
Other leisure options include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam, jacuzzi and the best equipped gym in Nepal.
Le Meridien Kathmandu Gokarna Forest Golf Resort & Spa offers 55 deluxe rooms and suites, an international cuisine restaurant, a Club house restaurant and two bars.
For business and leisure events, the resort offers conference and banquet facilities for up to 150 people.
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