I've stayed in the Hotel Himalya twice, once in 2007 just before the monsoon, and once in 2008 just after the monsoon. Just for the record, we couldn't see the Himalayas from the Hotel Himalaya on either visit; maybe there's a better view in the middle of winter. In comparison to one other hotel where we stayed while in Nepal,... more

I was fortunate to find out about Newa Chen from my friend, Gregory Oliveri, who had was involved with its restoration. This is simply the most elegant and welcoming physical and emotional oasis that I've experienced in my travels abroad. The architechtural beauty of this great Newari house is more than adequately matched by the grace and warmth of the... more