Shivapuri Heights Cottage - Kathmandu

Eco-friendly retreat at 6000 feet on the edge of Shivapuri National Park

Amenities and Sustainable Features

Shivapuri Heights Cottage operates on solar power and maintains an organic garden that supplies the kitchen. Guests can use the outdoor fireplace, hot tub, and plunge pool, or borrow books from the on-site library. The property arranges car hire, airport transfers, and daily housekeeping, and offers a barber/beauty shop for convenience.

Accommodations

The hotel offers traditional Nepalese-designed cottages and a Mongolian Yurt tent with a private jacuzzi and views of the Kathmandu Valley. Cottages include two-bedroom units with electric blankets and gas heaters, while tents feature spacious interiors and two terraces. All rooms have private bathrooms, bathrobes, and garden or city views.

Location and Surroundings

Located 7 miles from Tribhuvan International Airport, the cottage sits on the edge of Shivapuri National Park at an altitude of 6000 feet. Nearby attractions include the Reclining Vishnu Temple (1 mile), Budhanilkantha Temple, and Namkha Khyung Dzong Rigdin Choling Monastery. Guests have direct access to hiking trails in the national park and can explore local monasteries and birdwatching spots, including Nepal's endemic Spiny Babbler.

Wellness and Spa Services

The on-site spa provides massages, facials, body treatments, and head, neck, and foot massages. Yoga classes and spa/wellness packages are available, along with a hot tub and plunge pool for relaxation. Beauty services include manicures, pedicures, haircuts, and hair treatments in the barber/beauty shop.

Dining and Food

Meals at Shivapuri Heights Cottage are served family-style on the terrace with views over the Kathmandu Valley. Ingredients come from the property's organic garden, and the kitchen offers Nepali and international dishes, with special diet menus available. Complimentary breakfast is included, and guests can also join cooking classes or enjoy packed lunches for hikes.

• Location: At 6000 feet on Shivapuri National Park edge, 7 miles from airport
• Rooms: Traditional cottages and Mongolian Yurt tent with private jacuzzi
• Dining: Family-style meals from organic garden, cooking classes available
• Wellness: On-site spa with massages, facials, yoga classes, hot tub
• Activities: Hiking in national park, birdwatching, movie nights, local culture tours
• Sustainability: Solar power, organic farming, community involvement