Shivapuri Heights Cottage – A Favorite for Families in Kathmandu
About the Hotel
Accommodation Options
Shivapuri Heights Cottage offers traditional cottages, individual rooms, and deluxe tents with Kathmandu Valley views. Rooms include high-speed Wi-Fi, Alexa smart speakers, and solar-heated water. The main cottage features 3 rooms with a private garden terrace, while Bougainvillea Cottage provides 2 rooms with a roof terrace. Two-bedroom suites include separate lounges with HD TVs and Netflix. Tented accommodations have private bathrooms with western-style toilets and showers.
Dining Experience
Meals are prepared daily based on available produce from the organic garden and served family-style. The chef creates traditional Nepalese dishes including chicken momos, chicken curry, and Ama's buff sukuti. Breakfast is included with all stays, and other meals can be ordered on request. Fresh salads, vegetables, and herbs come directly from the property's garden and hydroponic system.
Activities & Wellness
The property offers guided walks through Shivapuri National Park to Baghdwar (source of Bagmati River) and Shivapuri Peak. An outdoor spa provides Ayurvedic massages, and a cool water plunge pool is available March-September. Cooking lessons feature local recipes, and yoga sessions are conducted by qualified instructors. The Nepal Vipassana Center meditation facility is a 30-minute walk away.
Location & Access
Situated at 6,000 feet altitude on the edge of Shivapuri National Park, 20 km from Tribhuvan International Airport. The property is 30 minutes from Kathmandu city center. A 4WD vehicle transfer can be arranged from the airport or other locations. The final approach requires a 2-3 minute uphill walk from the parking area, with staff assistance for luggage.
Services & Facilities
The property provides transport services using their 4WD vehicle, cooking lessons, and guided walks. Barber services offering haircuts, shaves, and head massages are available on request. Volunteer programs involve assisting with guest house operations or local school activities. Limited parking is available at the turning point below the property. The extensive library and board games are accessible to all guests.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Hairdresser
- Fireplace
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Yoga class
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Children
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness centre
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
