The Dwarika’s Resort Dhulikhel is a holistic lifestyle retreat, drawing on ancient Himalayan knowledge and philosophy of care for nature and for one’s self.
Set in magnificent natural surroundings, the hotel's tem offers a place in which to contemplate, to learn and to explore the connectedness between mind, body and earth.
Following ancient Himalayan principles of energy and built using local materials that are not harmful to the earth or to you, care has been taken to ensure that each suite is a haven of positivity.
Crafted by Mother Nature, each space and suite at the resort is unique, and has been created to showcase and celebrate her various forms.
Named after one of Nepal’s most spectacular and northernmost regions, this suite is designed to reflect the inherent luxury and peace that can be found within nature.
Set over 350m2 at one of the resort’s highest points, you will have a private kitchen along with chef on request, expansive terrace with sumptuous outdoor lounge and sleeping area.
With a private garden or spacious roof terrace that houses an outdoor living area and bedroom, you can wake up in nature every morning.
The Executive Suite experience is designed to immerse you in comfort, style and privacy, allowing you to make the most of your luxury Himalayan retreat.
Offering the highest level of amenities and a luxurious open bathroom, each suite provides around 150m2 of exquisitely crafted living space for a stay that will enchant you.
With an outdoor living space attached to your suite or on the shared deck, enjoy incredible sunrise views and take in the sublime setting.
Set over 120m2 , the Junior Suite makes an inviting home in the hills.
To maintain a balanced body and mind, we need to be nourished with the right type and the right amount of food.
Meals are therefore a key aspect of the resort, and one of its highlights. Each meal is thoughtfully prepared remaining true to the natural ingredients, each with their own flavours, textures and aromas.
We use fresh, seasonal and local produce, primarily sourced from our own organic farms, or from other local farmers.
Meals complement the treatments and philosophy of the resort, leading you gently towards an enriching lifestyle.
With interiors made up of stone and heavy wood, this is a cosy space in which to relax in the evenings.
Sitting by the fire on a chilly winter’s evening can be a perfect way to end a day of activity in the nearby hills.
Get a taste of rural village life in Nepal by visiting one of the organic farms, located just an hour’s walk from the resort.
Explore the terraced fields with the small team of farmers, pick some vegetables and herbs for your next meal.
Zen Buddhist cuisine is based on the diet that was originally followed by monks in training.
The five tastes (hot, sour, sweet, bitter and salty) are combined with the five colours (red, white, black, green, yellow), and five ways of cooking (fresh, boiling, roasting, steaming and frying) to satisfy one’s appetite in a disciplined and nutritious way.
Creatively offering vegetarian Japanese cuisine that is light on sodium and other flavourings, a meal at Mako’s Zen is a feast for the senses and easy on the body.
Celebrating the abundance that nature has bestowed upon us, the Nature’s Flavors Restaurant provides a range of culinary experiences from the Himalayan region and beyond.
Using many ingredients that are sourced from the own organic farms, meals are fresh, nutritious and full of flavour.
Set beside the infinity pool close to the top of the hillside, the striking wood and glass-panelled restaurant looks out onto the Himalayan mountain range.
Offering a range of flavours from Nepal along with popular world cuisines, this is also the restaurant to visit for a sweet treat.
Inspired by a blend of Vedic Philosophy and Buddhist Medicine, the resort focuses on the complete wellbeing of an individual, drawing on the knowledge and holistic lifestyle of the Himalayan region.
It is a story of nurturing harmony within the spirit, the body and the mind.
Each element at the resort has been designed to address the pancha kosha or five layers of being; Annamaya (physical), Pranamaya (vital air), Manomaya (mind), Vigyanmaya (intellect) and Anandamaya (inner bliss).
The Pancha Kosha Himalayan Spa, an integral part of the resort, offers treatments and activities that address each of the koshas.
The Pancha Kosha Himalayan Spa offers a range of treatments, drawing from the ancient wisdom of the Vedas, Buddhist medicine and the rare medicinal herbs of the Himalayas.
One of the central aspects of yogic philosophy and Buddhist medicine, the Chakras are centres of energy, responsible for distributing energy around the body.
Himalayan rock salt is the purest form of salt on earth. Containing more than 80 important minerals, its nutritional and healing properties are well documented.
The great sages of Hindu and Buddhist philosophy originally travelled to the Himalayas to meditate and to find the means of achieving a world without disease and discontent.
Surrounded by eighty-four Shiva Lingas, the cosmic pillar that represents the infinite nature of Lord Shiva, the meditation maze is a synergy of spiritual power and nature, best experienced soon after sunrise.
According to Hindu Vedic Astrology, the positions of the nine planets (Navagraha) deeply affect the lives, influencing the health, emotions and the level of success and hardship that we face.
Yoga is both a physical and mental exercise.
The actions and activities influence the health, happiness and wellbeing. This cycle of cause and effect is known in Himalayan philosophy as Karma.
The lifestyle at the resort includes a range of activities that address and enhance the Koshas, allowing you to explore the connectedness between nature, body, mind and spirit.
As the outermost sheath in the five layers of existence, the Annamaya Kosha represents the physical body, which is addressed through food.
According to Hindu mythology, heaven is where the gods reside. Gol Lok is a perfect realm above and beyond heaven, where time stands still.
The surrounding area presents various opportunities for gentle hiking and for exploring the beauty and rural life of the Himalayan foothills.
A place where you can immerse yourself in the knowledge and sounds of the Himalayas.
Whether or not you think of yourself as a natural artist, try a session at the Painting Atelier.
A speciality of the surrounding area, pottery is both a functional art form and a therapeutic activity.
THE DWARIKA'S RESORT DHULIKHEL
Dhulikhel 45200Nepal