Must-see hotels in Kathmandu to Pokhara

  • Gorkha Gaun

    Gorkha

    Located 6km south of town on a scenic hilltop, this is far and away the best place to stay in this area, and a model of rural tourism. Returning to Nepal…

  • Bandipur Adventure Camp

    Bandipur

    This new bargain option is in its own category. A tent camp on a mountaintop, with amazing views of Manaslu towering over the Trisuli River, it's run by a…

  • Old Inn Bandipur

    Bandipur

    This beautifully restored mansion at the heart of the bazaar offers charming rooms decorated with Buddhist and Newari art, set around a terracotta terrace…

  • River Side Springs Resort

    Kathmandu to Pokhara

    With the best views on the river, this colonial-style resort can't be beaten. It manages the impressive feat of remaining upmarket while offering…

  • Gaun Ghar

    Bandipur

    A renovated historic home with a lovely central courtyard and internal balconies, Gaun Ghar is also one of the best places to try classic Newari food…

  • Bandipur Mountain Resort

    Bandipur

    This hotel has two properties at either end of Tundikhel. The western property is on a forested cliffside. Unlike other hotels in Bandipur, it feels like…

  • Trisuli Riverside Resort

    Kathmandu to Pokhara

    One of the best budget river camps, with a swimming pool, fun restaurant and broad adventure sports menu (kayaking, hiking, canyoning, rafting). At the…

  • River Fun Beach Resort

    Kathmandu to Pokhara

    The manicured grounds here are very attractive and include a scenic riverside swimming pool. Rooms have nice beds, but are a bit prison-like. While the…

  • Heritage Guest House

    Bandipur

    Housed in a somewhat ramshackle residence at the southwest end of the bazaar, the welcoming Heritage Guest House looks like you are entering a souvenir…

  • Hotel Depche

    Bandipur

    A gem on the edge of Bandipur, this attractive mudbrick cottage is tucked away in the fields 300m west of the bazaar. At the time of research, a new…

  • Hotel Gorkha Bisauni

    Gorkha

    Set in landscaped grounds about 500m downhill from the bus stand, this hotel and restaurant has a promising facade and lobby, but an uneven collection of…

  • Bandipur Village Resort

    Bandipur

    The Village Resort has an attractive historic facade near the jeep stand, but the rooms themselves are in a concrete building out the back. It’s a good…

  • Shreeban Nature Camp

    Kathmandu to Pokhara

    While not on the Trisuli River, this somewhat remote and low-key operation offers an appealing program of trekking, birdwatching and cultural activities…

  • Royal Beach Camp

    Kathmandu to Pokhara

    While it caters primarily to those on rafting or kayaking packages, Royal Beach Camp’s soft sandy beach, hammocks and outdoor restaurant-bar also make it…

  • Manakamana Fulbari Resort

    Kathmandu to Pokhara

    The best of the hotels near the temple, this one could use some paint, but the rooms are clean, with balconies and lots of light, and many have fine views…

  • Gurkha Crown Resort

    Gorkha

    If you don't mind being 6km out of town in rural countryside, this pleasant hotel offers simple but spacious en suite rooms with lots of light in a forest…

  • Hotel Red Rose

    Bandipur

    If you'd like to stay in an historic property on a budget, this is your best choice. Located in the centre of the bazaar, it offers simpler rooms with…

  • Hotel Maya

    Bandipur

    A cheapie right on the main bazaar with an atmospheric streetside cafe. The rooms in this traditional building are tiny but full of atmosphere, with…

  • Siddhartha Riverside Resort

    Kathmandu to Pokhara

    If you want more upscale accommodation than a tent or thatched hut, this new hotel represents good value, and has a huge pool. The rooms are modern and…

  • Newa Guest House

    Bandipur

    A great budget option: nice streetside rooms with balconies and shared bathrooms for a bargain price.

  • Hotel Miracle

    Gorkha

    While you won't find any accommodation miracles here, particularly when it comes to covering all surfaces with paint, this basic business hotel is a good…

  • Gurkha Inn

    Gorkha

    While the hallways in this overpriced hotel would make a great dungeon, it does have a nice garden, a patio restaurant, and some surprisingly clean and…

  • Hotel New Star

    Kathmandu to Pokhara

    Dumre's one dim light offers basic accommodation with air-con and a small restaurant (mains Rs 200 to Rs 350). It's on the right just as you leave town en…