Dwarika's Resort - Dhulikhel Wellbeing Escape in the Himalayas

The Dwarika’s Resort offers a serene retreat with stunning Himalayan views, traditional Nepali architecture, and exceptional wellness facilities like yoga and spa treatments. The staff is warm and attentive, adding to the peaceful ambiance. However, some facilities need maintenance, the menu could use more variety, and the remote location may not suit those wanting to explore nearby attractions. Overall, it’s an ideal destination for tranquility and rejuvenation, with room for minor improvements.

I stayed at this hotel for four nights on a vacation in Nepal, booking their City-Country Package, which included stays here and at the Dwarika Hotel in Kathmandu. The experience was nothing short of wonderful, filled with delightful surprises, lasting impressions, and complete satisfaction. Initially, I wasn’t particularly drawn to meditation or yoga. My only goal was to unwind in a peaceful resort setting with a view of the Himalayas. Since I’d heard about the frequent cancellations of domestic flights in Nepal, I decided not to risk traveling too far from Kathmandu. This hotel, just an hour's drive away, turned out to be the perfect choice. The hospitality of the staff, the thoughtfully provided amenities, the stable internet, and, of course, the stunning Himalayan views were all beyond my expectations. But the highlight of my stay was definitely the food. Each evening offered a fantastic spread of Nepali and Indian dishes, along with continental options. We loved the Nepali cuisine so much that we didn’t make it to the Japanese restaurant, and yet, every meal brought something new and delicious over our four nights. The tranquility of the hotel is also remarkable. Early November is peak season in Nepal, with ideal weather—clear skies, mild temperatures, and little rain. Still, the hotel never felt crowded. Every view, from the hilltop lookout to the serene pool area, felt like it was reserved just for us. Based on other reviews, it seems that guests often find they have the view to themselves. Thanks to everyone at Dwarika’s Resort, I enjoyed a relaxing, fulfilling vacation that was absolutely perfect.

At this marvelous resort I found natural beauty, rejuvenating activities and peace. It was a physical, mental, emotional, intellectual and spiritual rejuvenation. An absolute delight. A magnificent place to be. Every day — sunshine or rain — can be profound experience.

The Dwarika Resort is located, on a normal days traffic, around 50 minutes from Kathmandu. The resort is set high up in the hills above Dhulikhel and offers the opportunity to enjoy views of the Himalayas and enjoy traditional therapeutic treatments. I will say at the outset that our experience was soured by the weather and the local conditions. There had been rain over a few days prior to our arrival and this had turned the roads to the resort into a quagmire. Coupled with the major road works taking place, this turned our drive into a 100 minute experience. On arrival we found that the weather precluded the use of golf buggies to transport guests up to the resort so it was necessary to try to avoid the muddy conditions and walk up the steep path. This was in itself not a major issue, but I’m not sure how those less able would manage. The weather while we were there was inclement and there was no sighting of the Himalayas. It was impossible to walk out of the hotel due to the muddy conditions. However, the resort offers the opportunity for massage and other therapies, has a lovely lounge perched on the upper reaches of the property and provides good choices in its dining room. Unfortunately, if we had known beforehand what the conditions would be like, we wouldn’t have made the effort to stay at the resort. It is a pity that nature and local conditions conspired to prevent us seeing Dwarika Resort at its best.