The Newars, the indigenous inhabitants
Valley, were renowned for their
craftsmanship. It is they who built the
numerous pagoda temples and shrines,
stone sculptures, metalwork and lavish
carvings that you see everywhere. Their
workmanship was of such high perfection
that the Kathmandu Valley today boasts
of seven World Heritage Sites.
The architecture of the Newar towns and
villages is very appealing. Their
red-brick houses have intricately carved
wooden windows and doors and sloping
tiled roofs. However, in the name of
modernization, these beautiful houses
and monuments are coming down fast and
are being replaced by multi-storied
concrete buildings.
Here at Hotel Tradition, we are
committed to preserving and continuing
those rich artistic traditions as well
as the Valley's tradition of
hospitality.
Located in the heart of Thamel,
Kathmandu's main tourist center,
everything is within easy walking
distance with taxi facilities available
should you venture out further.
Service &
Facilities
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided in 32
well-appointed guest rooms and suits.
The rooms, with floors done all in
traditional oiled bricks, have attached
bathroom, telephone and multi-channel
color TV.
Std. Twin
Bedded Room
Double
Bedded Room
Suite Room
/Bed
Room
Sitting / Waiting Room
Food & Baverage
The hotel has two restaurants that serve
a variety of cuisine to meet the varied
tastes of the dinner. The Himalaya
Restaurant and Bar on the first floor
serves Nepali, Newari, Tibetan, Chinese,
Indian and Continental selections. For
those who would like to watch the
magnificent panorama of the Himalayas
while having their meals, a lift will
zoom you to Nirvana on the top floor. As
one of the tallest buildings in Thamel,
the hostel's terrace also provides
unobstructed views of the city's
landmarks - the Royal Palace, Kathmandu
Durbar Square, the airport and
2000-year-old Swayambhunath stupa.
Introduction