Luxury Heritage hotel · Kathmandu
Dwarika's Hotel
Kathmandu's best-known heritage hotel at Battisputali, built around a collection of carved Newar windows, doors and pillars rescued from demolished buildings. Brick courtyards, a pool, a spa and Newari banquets, close to Pashupatinath and Boudhanath.
Photo: BhattaraiAbhishek · CC BY-SA 4.0 · CommonsDwarika's began with one man's effort to save carved woodwork from old valley buildings being pulled down in the mid-20th century. The hotel that grew around that collection is built of brick in the Newar style, with courtyards, fountains and hundreds of antique carved windows, doors and struts set into the walls. Its workshop has helped train carvers and restorers.
Rooms are large and individually decorated with Newar craft and textiles. There is a pool, a spa and several restaurants, including Krishnarpan, known for long Nepali tasting menus. The location at Battisputali is closer to Pashupatinath and Boudhanath than to Thamel, which suits a slower, culture-focused stay.
Why we use it
- A living museum of Newar woodcarving
- Courtyards, pool and spa in the city
- Close to Pashupatinath and Boudhanath
Best for
Trips that stay here
Sleep here on a trip
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Dwarika's, Bandipur and Tiger Mountain
Private car with driver; domestic flight Pokhara–Kathmandu
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Everest lodges trek with Dwarika's
Domestic flights to Lukla, private car in Kathmandu, six days on foot
Around the stay
Kathmandu
Kathmandu is Nepal's capital and the start of most trips, at about 1,400 m in the Kathmandu valley. Give it two or three nights: Durbar Square and the Kumari, the stupas of Swayambhunath and Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath on the Bagmati. Stay in Thamel for budget and trek logistics, or Battisputali for Dwarika's.
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Dawn kora at Swayambhunath
Climb the eastern stairway to Swayambhunath at first light and walk the circuit with the morning pilgrims. You see Newa…
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Butter lamps and kora at Boudhanath
Walk the evening circuit of Boudhanath with the Tibetan community, light butter lamps and climb to a rooftop for the st…
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Durbar Square and the Kumari Ghar
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Questions
About Dwarika's Hotel
Where is Dwarika's Hotel in Kathmandu?
At Battisputali, east of the centre, about 10 minutes by car from Pashupatinath and 15–20 minutes from Boudhanath, depending on traffic.
Is Dwarika's worth it for a short stay?
Yes, if you value heritage architecture and quiet. The courtyards and craft are part of the visit. It is further from Thamel's shops and agencies.
Does Dwarika's have a pool?
Yes, an outdoor pool set in a brick courtyard, and a spa.
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