"All in all a great experience & very enjoyable holiday."
Ewan Turner (Annapurna Sanctuary, Nov 08) |
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KATHMANDU SHANKER HOTEL
Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal
Note: The following information is provided from our own visits & research, the hotel itself, and our clients' experience of using the hotel.
Introduction:
 The Hotel Shanker is a 100 year old palace which was built by a Nepali Maharaja and it is said that the Queen of Nepal and her late sisters were born here. The palace was converted to a hotel in 1964 and it still retains much of the character and features of the original building, including intricate wood carvings and ornate moulded ceilings in rooms and public areas. The hotel gives you the feeling of stepping back in time but still has all the facilities of a modern hotel.
The hotel offers a high level of service and this along with the location and historic atmosphere of the hotel make it our first choice for stays in Kathmandu on many of our group tours.
Location:
The hotel is set at the end of a long private drive amid beautifully landscaped gardens right in the centre of Kathmandu. The present Royal Palace is close by and the main tourist sites of Kathmandu are within easy reach. It is only a ten minute walk or short rickshaw ride to Thamel with its many restaurants, bars and shops and Kathmandu International airport is only 8 kilometres (20-30 minute drive) away.
Accommodation:
 The hotel has 94 rooms and 10 suites located on two floors. There are various different types of rooms available, some which are split level, some with wood carvings and others featuring arched windows. The suites are very spacious and have a king sized bed and separate sitting area. All the rooms are comfortably furnished with twin or double beds and have their own en-suite bathroom with bath tub and shower. The rooms, although a little dated are still well equipped with air conditioning/heating, TV, telephone, mini-fridge and electrical sockets.
Bars & Restaurants: The Kailash restaurant is the main restaurant in the hotel and serves buffet style breakfast, lunch and dinner. An a la carte menu is also available for dinner with a wide choice of international dishes from traditional Nepali, Indian to Chinese. The restaurant is located downstairs in what was once one of the palace’s main banquet halls. It still has the original crystal chandeliers, mirrors and ornate pillars and ceilings of the original hall and this gives a unique dining experience. The Cosy Kailash is a smaller restaurant which again is located downstairs and offers a more intimate dining atmosphere. This restaurant is sometimes used for breakfast and dinner at quieter times of the year.
 There are two bars in the hotel the Kunti Bar and the One Eyed Bar. The Kunti bar is located at the end of the lobby area and is decorated in tradional Nepali style with lots of intricately carved wooden beams, pillars and windows. The One Eyed Bar is located on the first floor at the top of a curved staircase leading from the lobby and is a larger more modern bar with views over the gardens and pool. Both bars serve a range of beers, spirits and wine.
The pool bar serves drinks and refreshments throughout the day and early evening and there are tables set amidst the gardens where you enjoy a cold drink at the end of the day.
Facilities & Services:
 The hotel has a medium sized outdoor pool which is located in the gardens of the hotel. There are sun loungers available along with a poolside bar offering drinks and refreshments. The gardens and lawns are one of the main features of the hotel and are the perfect place to relax after a days sightseeing or shopping. There are two shops within the hotel selling gifts and souvenirs.
Other services include:
- 24 hour room service
- Daily Laundry service
- Business/conference rooms
- Gift shops
- Foreign Exchange
- Internet Access
- Safety deposit boxes
- Luggage store
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Tours that use this hotel:
Note: We use this hotel for the time spent in Kathmandu on most of our Standard level tours in Nepal. We also offer it for private and tailor-made itineraries as well.
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| Nepal Explorer |
Nepal |
15 days |
From UK£765 |
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Kathmandu, Trekking, Rafting, Chitwan National Park. This multi-activity tour gives a taste of all that Nepal has to offer, in just 2 weeks. You explore the ancient city of Kathmandu, enjoy a short trek in the Annapurna foothills, try some white-water rafting on the Seti River, and have a full range of safari activities in Chitwan National Park.
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| Nepal Family Adventure |
Nepal |
14 days |
From UK£895 |
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Kathmandu, Annapurna camping trek, Rafting, Bandipur, Chitwan National Park. This tour has been specially designed for families with children aged 6-16 who want to enjoy a multi-activity tour in Nepal either on their own or with like-minded families & children. We include some fascinating cultural sightseeing, a relaxed camping trek with spectacular views, some easy rafting, and time in Chitwan National Park, with the chance to bathe with the working elephants. |
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| Nepal Uncovered |
Nepal |
15 days |
From UK£755 |
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Kathmandu, Trekking, Bandipur, Chitwan National Park. With a tour of Kathmandu,
a short trek in the Annapurna foothills, safari activities in Royal
Chitwan National Park, and a visit to the ancient trading hill-town of Bandipur, this
multi-activity tour introduces you to many of the different aspects of Nepal that make it such an rewarding country to visit.
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| Rivers & Rhinos |
Nepal |
10 days |
From UK£500 |
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Kathmandu, Rafting, Chitwan National Park. After exploring the fascinating city of Kathmandu, we enjoy a few days of exciting white-water rafting on the scenic Seti river. Next we head to Chitwan National Park for a full range of safari activiites in the park, with the chance to see numerous types of wildlife, including the endangered one-horned rhinoceros and possibly a tiger.
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| Nepal Discovery |
Nepal |
14 days |
From UK£775 |
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Kathmandu, Chitwan National Park, Pokhara, Bandipur. This tour covers Nepal's wildlife, history & people, without any strenuous physical activities. We explore the major sites in the Kathmandu Valley, enjoy safari activities in Chitwan National Park, relax and do some day walks around Pokhara, and visit the ancient trading hill-town of Bandipur. |
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| Nepal Wildlife Safari |
Nepal |
12 days |
From UK£880 |
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Kathmandu, Bardia & Chitwan National Parks. This tour combines a visit to the famous Royal Chitwan National Park, best known for its population of the rare one-horned rhinoceros, with another superb but less-visited wildlife
haven, the Royal Bardia National Park in western Nepal, where you have a better chance of seeing the majestic Bengal tiger.
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