A renovated old newar house with raised ceiling, tiled floor and a fireplace, it is a place from where you can experience Nepal's natural heritage. It has a cozy dining hall with an open fireplace, where you can sit, read, play, look at the mountains or simply chat with the Manager or his crew.
Well away from the sprawl of Nagarkot's tourist lodges, and with the feel of a rural retreat, is this highly recommended Newari-inspired complex, with just 15 rooms. It's run by Kathmandu's Hotel Vajra and is a great place to get away from it all or to use as a hiking base.
The cheapest rooms (with shared bathroom) are in the main lodge, which is a good place to while away the evenings by the fireplace with an epic game of Monopoly (the hotel has a selection of board games). Nicer are the rooms in the two thatched cottages, whose corner rooms have superb views. Red bricks and local weavings add a rustic but comfortable charm.
Just kick back in one of the whicker chairs, take in the views and try the home-made peach jam. Rates include thee meals. Rooms have heaters but bring warm clothes as the temperature in Nagarkot is noticeably cooler than Kathmandu. Nagarkot is famous for its Himalayan views and although these are not as extensive here as higher up in the village, the Himalayan peaks at dawn are a magnificent sight to behold...especially when you don't even have to get out of bed to appreciate them.
The Nagerkot Farmhouse Resort is a great place to escape from Kathmandu for a weekend! The rooms are comfortable and clean, the restaurant/lounge is very cozy , the grounds are beautifully landscaped and the view is stunning. Request a room in one of the lower sections if you can -- they're bigger and have better views. The hotel staff recommended a lovely walk that took us through some villages and fields, rather than to the watch tower that most people go up up to when they visit Nagarkot. The tranquility of the Farm House at Nagarkot is a welcome break from Kathmandu. While the last few hundred metres of the road to the Farm House can be difficult after rain it is well worth the effort. The welcoming staff, the beautiful rooms with stunning views of Everest on a clear day, the surrounding orchards and the wonderful walks available make this a very special place. There was something magical about watching the eagles soaring in the valleys below as you sat eating one of the beautifully prepared meals.
Restaurant
Just across the lobby, is the Sunrise Restaurant, a casual, light and accommodating restaurant overlooking expansive and beautifully landscaped gardens and mountain range. Open early in the morning to the late evening, the restaurant dish up with tyJust across the lobby, is the Sunrise Restaurant, a casual, light and accommodating restaurant overlooking expansive and beautifully landscaped gardens and mountain range. Open early in the morning to the late evening, the restaurant dish up with tyJust across the lobby, is the Sunrise Restaurant, a casual, light and accommodating restaurant overlooking expansive and beautifully landscaped gardens and mountain range. Open early in the morning to the late evening, the restaurant dish up with tyJust across the lobby, is the Sunrise Restaurant, a casual, light and accommodating restaurant overlooking expansive and beautifully landscaped gardens and mountain range. Open early in the morning to the late evening, the restaurant dish up with ty
Facilities
There are four rooms with common bath and four with attached and four deluxe rooms. Heaters with radiator systems are fitted for the winter season.
Day Trip
From Nagarkot Farmhouse you can take day excursions to many interesting spots. Sankhu, an old newari trading town, can be reached in just a few hours. Visit Vajra Jogini temple at Sankhu. There are many beautiful terraced rice fields on the way.
Another interesting spot is the famous Changu Narayan Temple which is now listed in the World Heritage Site. Visit the museum at the Changu Narayan. Of course not to mention the beautiful villages and unbeaten paths which offers a leisure walk for at least few hours.
| ROOM TARIFF |
| ROOM TYPE | COMMON BATH |
ATTACH BATH | DELUXE |
| SINGLE | US$ 25.00 | US$ 32.00 | US$ 42.00 |
| DOUBLE | US$ 40.00 | US$ 50.00 | US$ 60.00 |
| Extra Bed | US$ 15.00 | US$ 15.00 | US$ 15.00 |
| MEALS TARIFF |
| MEAL | RATES |
| Set Breakfast | US $ 6.00 |
| Set Lunch | US $ 10.00 |
| Set Dinner | US $ 11.00 |