About Himalayan Horizon-Dhulikhel

Himalayan Horizon is a special retreat, in the heart of the countryside away from the well-trodden tourist trails, yet providing high standard of comfort and the indulgence of luxury.

From the hotel you can watch the whole long play of sunrise bathing the mountains rose and gold. You can take morning tea or lunch in the courtyard, sip cocktails as the sunsets over the valleys and dine in the Terrace Garden Restaurants as the mountains shine silver in the moonlight.

About Dhulikhel

Dhulikhel is a typical Newari town with nearby Tamang villages. It is situated 30 km. east of Kathmandu on the side of Arniko Highway on the way towards Tibet. Dhulikhel is popular for its natural beauty and ancient traditions. The Himalayan ranges from the twin crest of Mt. Langtang in the west to the Mt. Everest in the east can be clearly viewed in a clear day. Dhulikhel is ideal for snow-capped peaks, sunrise, sunset and it is different from any other place. One can say Dhulikhel is where the peaks speak.

Traditional & Modern

You will be welcome in the household tradition of honoring guests, as if you’d come to the home of a friend. The character and charm of traditional architecture combined with comprehensive facilities to provide relaxation and elegance.

Each of the guestroom has an attached marble tiled bathroom and 24 hour hot and cold running water. Services from the bar and restaurant are available at your door and flasks and picnic hampers can be packed for excursions into the hills and valleys.

Location of Himalayan Horizon-Dhulikhel

Half an hour drive from Kathmandu on the way towards Tibet lies Himalayan Horizon, Hotel Sun-n-snow (P.) Ltd. Set on a mountain crest, it commands a panoramic view of the Himalayas from Annapurna to Khumbu. The hotel is a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. The surprising variety of daylong hikes to the hilltop shrines of Palanchowk Bhagwati and Namo Buddha are popular, equally rewarding their traditional architecture and numerous temples.

Honoured Guests

HIMALAYAN HORIZON has been privileged to honoured visitors form the Nepalese royal Family including The King , Queen & Crown Prince.

Crown Princess of Luxemburg and Prince Guillaume and Princess Sibilla also visited us in the past.

HIMALAYAN HORIZON has also been visited by diplomats from all over the world .

Seminars for SAARC and other NGO, INGO’s, ICIMOD, CARE, Save the Children. U.S.A & U.K etc

Apart from the Royal family Diplomats Guests from all over USA, England (UK) Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, France, Australia, Austria, Netherlands, Japan Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan and India visited and appreciated a tradition of friendly hospitality.

Awards

• HIMALAYAN HORIZON has been awarded national and international awards by:
• NRI institute Bangkok, Thailand for “Pride of India Gold Award, 1991″ .
• International Friendship society of India-Singapore for ” Pride of Asia International Award, 1992″.
• International Excellence Gold Award, 1993.
• Udyog Exchange Award by Union Ministry for Railways, India.
• Tourist Guide Association of Nepal; Appreciation Award for Excellence in Tourism Trade in 2050.
• Mumbai (India) Travel Trade Association’s Appreciation Award, 1997 for recognition of satisfactory services rendered.

HM The King of Nepal also honoured Managing Director B.P. Shrestha from HIMALAYAN HORIZON by:

• Bikhyat Trishakti Patta
• Suprabal Gorkha Dakshin Bahu
• Prabal Gurkha Dakshin Bahu

Management

HOTEL HIMALAYAN HORIZON is marching ahead under the excellent supervision of Mr. B. P Shrestha, the founder. Mr. Shrestha, the Managing Director is the Mayor of Dhulikhel Municipality since last 15 years. He has been promoting Dhulikhel in the map of Nepal as a tourist destination for the last 30 years and has had much success in his mission. Mr. Shrestha is assisted in the success by Mr. Kiran Prasad Shrestha, General Manager, a diploma holder in Hotel Management from Austria. Mr. K.P. Shrestha has been with the Hotel since its foundation and devoted his experience to provide excellent services in the management of the hotel.

Himalayan Horizon

Himalayan Horizon is served by qualified, experienced and devoted executives and staff. So, enjoy the customary Nepali hospitality in the Hotel with its old-world elegance and comfort in modern facilities, providing relaxation unlike any other.

Accommodation of Himalayan Horizon-Dhulikhel

Standard Room

Two Guest houses Designed in Traditional Newari style, overlooking Mountains views with attached bathrooms, electricity, and 24 hours hot and cold running water and room heaters.

Deluxe Room

Unique architecture and all modern  comforts.  17 Luxury and  Sprawling bed-rooms  with attached baths, 24 hours hot & cold water and balconies commanding  magnificent Mountain views.

Rooms Services

We are happy to provide you with our service menu, for which the additional charge is 10%.

Only one small child not requiring an extra bed will be allowed free in each room.

Indoor and Out door Services

Main Restaurant

Terrace Garden Restaurant

(Serving Continental, Chinese, Tibetan, Indian, Nepali cuisine)

Fixed & A-la-carte menu

Panchakanya Bar (Serving Imported & Local Beverage)

Conferences and Special Events

The Himalayan Horizon is an ideal situation for any group meeting of short or extended duration within such easy reach of Kathmandu, yet far from the daily routine in seclusion, which protects against all disturbances.

The spacious upstair Conference Room can be arranged to suit your purpose either with tables, chairs and highlighted blackboard or more informally with floor couches for ease of communication in smaller groups.

The hotel is exceptionally suited for intensive language training and orientation programmes for those who will be working in Nepal, as the surrounding countryside offers peace, seclusion and a striking introduction to a wide variety of rural lifestyles and development projects stretching back over a decade.

Group concessions can easily be arranged, either for travel parties or conferences, especially for those staying over an extended period of time.

– Facilities available for seminars, workshop meeting etc.

– Lang Tang Hall (capacity 30 pax)

– Gauri Shanker Hall with P.A system, podium and separate secretary room (capacity 120 pax)

Restaurants of Himalayan Horizon-Dhulikhel

Terrace Garden Restaurant

In the courtyard perched over the valleys, you can dine from the buffet or savour herbed coal-baked vegetables, grills and kebabs cooked on the open air barbeque. You can sample a selection of snacks and dips, with drinks of local and imported liquors, wines and cocktails from the bar. Inside the restaurant, tables are set with copper, white and silver beneath old Newari woodcarving. The specialities of the house include fresh seasonal vege tables from the home kitchen garden, either delicately or richly prepared recipes from Moghul and Continental haute cuisine & unusual Nepali dishes traditionally prepared for festivals.

The chef makes his own sauces and pickles, as well as preserves, which can be enjoyed with home baked bread