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Dwarika's Sanctuary - A Himalayan Wellness Retreat

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Tranquil elegance with breathtaking views

Serene surroundings and breathtaking views define this tranquil retreat, where beautiful grounds and excellent rooms await. Enjoy yoga facilities, a swimming pool, and a meditation ground, all complemented by top-notch service for a rejuvenating stay.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Royal Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Royal Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 3766 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite With Terrace

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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The Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 850 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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The Sanctuary Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 1410 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Himalayan Sanctuary Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 835 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Dhulikhel, Dwarika's Sanctuary - A Himalayan Wellness Retreat is in the historical district and in the mountains. Brass & Bronze Museum and Woodcarving Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Budol View Tower and Kailashnath Mahadev Statue. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Dhulikhel. Visit our Dhulikhel travel guide
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Resort Marg, Dhulikhel, Province No. 3

What's nearby

  • Boudhanath
    Boudhanath
    32 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Pashupatinath Temple
    Pashupatinath Temple
    34 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square
    Kathmandu Durbar Square
    35 min drive - 36.8 km
  • Kali Temple
    4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Shiva Temple
    4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Kathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.)
    79 min drive

Restaurants

  • Paradise Tandori Cafe
    8 min drive
  • Panchkhal Top Organic Foodland With Homestay
    10 min drive
  • Newa Kitchen
    8 min drive
  • Zero Kilo Restaurant and Lodge
    19 min drive
  • pramila lassi center
    10 min drive

About this property

Dwarika's Sanctuary - A Himalayan Wellness Retreat

  • Luxury hotel in the historical district, remodelled in 2025
  • A poolside bar, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Dwarika's Sanctuary - A Himalayan Wellness Retreat. Treat yourself to a body treatment, aromatherapy or reflexology at the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and local and international cuisine. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; the property also has a playground, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a fireplace in reception and 3 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with free cabanas, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking and extended parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), an electric car charging station and tour/ticket information
    • 1 meeting room, a living plant wall and coffee/tea in reception
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
  • More amenities include:
    • Heating and ceiling fans
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), free cots/infant beds and day beds
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and bidets
    • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
    • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Anantam Poolside
  • Fusion Bar
  • Makos Zen
  • Natures Flavors
  • Zero Zone

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Cooking classes
  • Farming classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 10 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2006
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Lifeguards
  • Living plant wall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Renovated entire property - October 2025
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Day bed
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NPR 66000 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: NPR 12000
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: NPR 6000 (from 10 to 18 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: NPR 12000
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: NPR 6000 (from 10 to 18 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NPR 18000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NPR 66000 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Frequently asked questions

Does Dwarika's Sanctuary - A Himalayan Wellness Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Is Dwarika's Sanctuary - A Himalayan Wellness Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dwarika's Sanctuary - A Himalayan Wellness Retreat?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dwarika's Sanctuary - A Himalayan Wellness Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Dwarika's Sanctuary - A Himalayan Wellness Retreat?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Dwarika's Sanctuary - A Himalayan Wellness Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NPR 18000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Dwarika's Sanctuary - A Himalayan Wellness Retreat located?

Situated in the historical district, this luxury hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Kali Temple, Shiva Temple and Budol View Tower. Namobuddha Monastery and Kailashnath Mahadev Statue are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Dwarika's Sanctuary - A Himalayan Wellness Retreat Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Komal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent calming family stay

The service that we experienced has been one of the best ever. The resort and its philosophy of farm to table and a calming environment were amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful Retreat

Dwarikas Resort is very peaceful. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prasanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant, nice, worth the money spend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yumiko

A hotel suitable for staying only one night to take pictures of the unique interior. Overrated, Overpriced
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing! A true jewel on the edge of the Kathmandu valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shiksha

Liked: Amenities
We had some issue during the check in but they accommodated us well later. Certainly worth the visit and stay! Takes you even closer to the nature and yourself!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Alt var vidunderligt. Så smukt og lækkert et hotel med meget venligt og hjælpsomt personale
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Uma perfeição equipe pronta para atendimento, quarto maravilhoso.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
山の森が感じられる自然の中、広々した部屋。２階からの素晴らしい景色は一生忘れることないでしょう。ネパールNo.1ホテルだと思いました。短点としては料金が高いのとホテルの外には野良犬が多いので散歩が厳しいことぐらいでしょうか。しかしホテル内が非常に広いので中だけで充分楽しめるおすすめのホテルです。
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Punan

Disliked: Staff & service
Horrible staff. Rude behaviour
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nepal’s best kept secret.

It was out-of-this-world, a slice of heaven on earth experience. Will definitely return!
Tasteful furniture & furnishing
Spectacular viewpoints
Beautifully landscaped
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place, TOP notch service!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I have found the staff very warm and attentive. Service is top notch. They would go out all the ways to make sure that we were comfortable e.g bringing us blankets and hot water bottles when I said I was feeling cold during dinner. The resort is quite big with restaurants, yoga, swimming pool, meditation ground and activities rooms spread over the premises. Staff was always around to make sure that we were not lost and would escort us to the relevant place if needed. I would also like to say thank you to my spa therapist. I had a foot massage on the last day after checking out. I didn’t feel quite well during the massage, probably because I just had lunch and it was not a good idea to lie face down on the massage bed. My therapist was very caring.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jaymin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dwarika's Resort

Dwarika's resort is a beautiful resort with stunning views. The staff are friendly and are willing to do whatever it takes to make your stay a memorable one Couple of things to note. The food in main restaurant could and should have been better. The hotel is secluded and you are relying on eating at the hotel and we were disappointed It's also worth mentioning that the hotel is secluded and is absolutely fantadtic if you are looking for total relaxation but it is not practical if you are looking to do a lot of excursions to Kathmandu Overall still a great hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Zen experience at hotel - activities and service are all 5 star. Caution on winter months, rooms are cold (duckless a/c as heat source sub optimal), yet staff quick to help
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, just little improvement on food
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

We had a wonderful stay at Dwarikas Resort. The staff were amazing!!! Thank you so much for these wonderful 10 days :-))))
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best stay in Nepal

Incredible place, secluded yet everything you could want. Absolutely stunningly and brilliant staff
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anjlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Heaven

Peace, beauty, the most gorgeous grounds, and facilities and staff who can never do enough for you. Totally magical.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel with a lot of stairs

Nice view, excellent room! But too many stairs!!! Breakfast not many choices! Dinner is good!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice hotel on the hill slope.

We had a late flight and arrived at the hotel at midnight. Hotel staffs were waiting at the door step and checked wtih us if we need to have dinner. We were not that hungry and did not want to wake up the kitchen staff. We opted to have some fruits and waited to have early breakfast in the morning. We appreciated their kind effort. The hotel was very nice and comfort in a very scenary set. The breakfast, lunch, and dinner were excellent and the prices were quite reasonable compared to other 5-star hotels. Most of the activities there, such as Yoga, Meditation, Pottery, Painting etc. were inclusive of the room price. We went to many activities and these were great opportunites for family bonding. How often can you go to a Yoga class with your grown-up son? The staff were all friendly. This was truly a memorable experience for my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Omnia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Breath taking place and amazing facilities. Amazing staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth Every Penny

This is absolutely my favorite hotel ever. It is expensive, but you get what you pay for, and it is worth every penny. If you are on a budget, it is worth the splurge to spend at least one day here. The campus is enormous and situated on a lush green hillside—a great retreat after a few days in Kathmandu. The resort is peaceful, beautiful and relaxing. Staff is gracious and accommodating, and rooms are meticulously appointed for your comfort—in a natural, luxurious kind of way. There is also a range of activities and amenities from typical spa treatment to crystal meditation rooms and other treatments that represent the true spiritual nature of Nepal. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

素晴らしいホテル

素晴らしい宿です。景色、お部屋、ホテル内の設備、特にサービス。アクティビティも充実しており、ナガルコットに行かず、こちらで2泊すれば良かったと後悔しています。ゆったりと過ごすホテルです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017