We decided to name our hotel Harati
because it stands a stone's throw from
Swayambhu's hill and Harati's most
revered shrine. Here too, in the midst
of Kathmandu's old city, we have
recreated a secret lower, our Garden of
Secret delights an enclave of
tranquility and serene beauty filled
with flowers and the song of birds.
Well-appointed rooms with
air-conditioning and attached tiled
baths lead off hush-quit corridors.
Double glazed windows ensure serenity
reigns within. A covered fern-filled
stone patio leads, down into the Garden
of Secret Delights or, up into t -he
SUPAKU, where our guests might enjoy the
finest and most, exotic delicacies Of
the Celestial Kingdom.
Tucked into a quiet corner, we created
LAKHIN not for children at all but a
haven for grown-ups, a chance to unwind
with your favorite beverage in dimly,
lit privacy and ever so soft music.
Atop the complex, the roof Garden of
Celeste Visions offers a panoramic view
Of Swayambhu Hill and the City, while
the Gods and Goddesses of the firmament
peer between the potied story Of very
earthly trees, shrubs and flowering
plants.
Come, venture into the magical wave of
Harati's dreams. Let us show you the
celestial experience of a lifetime.
The Legend
Harati is a 'Yaksheni', one of those
benevolent spirits connected with the
fecundity of the Earth. In those far off
times when the Buddha lived, Harati's
love for children spilled beyond the
bounds of her own family and caused her
to kidnap the children of the Kathmandu
Valley whom she spirited away to a
secret Garden of Delight and told them
wondrous tales.
Distraught, the parents appealed to Lord
Buddha who just happened to be visiting
the Valley them. Then Buddha craftily
arranged to have Harati's favorite child
abducted, letting her know that he had
done so. In due course, the heart,
broken mother appeared before him,
begging him to return her child. Where
upon the Buddha gently chided her for
causing similar heartache to the parents
of the children she had kidnapped and
returned her child to her.
Harati realized the pain she had caused
the parents and returned the children to
them but of the Buddha she asked a boon
would the Lord make her Patroness Of
Children and Protectress of His holy
places? The Holy One granted her request
and till this day, Harati's shrine
stands beside the great Buddhist
monuments of the
Valley and parents
still invoke her patronage and
protection for their offspring.
Location
In the heart of ancient city of
Kathmandu. which is just five minutes
away from Thamel and Kathmandu Durbar
Square. It is seven kms from
International Airport.
Services &
Facilities
Accommodation
60 well furnished rooms all the modern
amenites private bathroom with hot and
cold shower, wall to wall carpet,
telephone and heating system.
Introduction
Valley and parents
still invoke her patronage and
protection for their offspring.