Gokarna Forest Resort - Tranquil Haven in Kathmandu

Located in Gokarneshwar, Gokarna Forest Resort - Tranquil Haven in Kathmandu is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Boudhanath and Pashupatinath Temple. This family-friendly resort is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Changu Narayan Temple and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park.

Grab a bite at Durbar Restaurant, one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 100 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Kathmandu Tribhuvan Intl. Airport (KTM) - 3.1 mi
City Centre Burhanilkantha - 4.0 mi
City Centre Kathmandu - 4.9 mi
City Centre Patan - 5.7 mi

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Gokarneshwar? This resort has 3074 square feet (286 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands.

Situated within the city limits of Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, Gokarna Forest Resort is located inside the serene temperate Gokarna Forest, the former private Royal hunting grounds of the Kings of Nepal. A winding road climbs leads through the forest up to the main complex, comprising a mix of subtly majestic Malla period architecture, Rana period lodges, and sanctuaries harmoniously blending with nature. Further on exotic Forest View cottage rooms are set beside a century old restored Hunter's lodge. A quiet peaceful haven set between ancient towering trees with glimpses of the second fairway in the valley below make the perfect getaway for a few days of golf, relaxation and rejuvenation at the Spa, enchanting forest walks, and time close to nature. Amongst majestic trees on the edge of a plateau overlooking Gokarna Forest and the grassed valley below, Harmony Spa combines therapeutic care with a natural environment impossible to recreate elsewhere. Included are a variety of rejuvenating courses, emphasizing Ayurvedic treatments within Ayura, a dedicated Ayurvedic treatment area, the Adam & Eve and Serenity massage rooms. The Health club encompasses Apsara, the Beauty Treatment center, an indoor swimming pool, luxurious changing rooms each with a Sauna, Steam room and Jacuzzi. The large well equipped gym, the finest in the country, overlooks the forest through large windows. Against the backdrop of the snow capped Himalayas, close to the heart of Kathmandu city, South Asia's finest, and one of the world's most spectacular Golf Resort Courses is stunningly set within 470 acres of the hundreds years old Gokarna Forest Reserve. Designed by David Kidd (Gleneagles Golf Developments of Scotland), the 6,715 yard par 72 course boasts the only Bent Grass Greens in South Asia, making it one of the highlights of the professional tour circuits in the region. The serenity and setting are overwhelming. Deer and monkey wander freely, as will the spirits of all who enter. Truly an enchanting sanctuary.