Here at The Dwarika’s Resort, we have tried to make things simpler by offering you some packages that combine accommodation, meals and treatments, with some special rates to celebrate our opening. Though we recommend a minimum two-night stay in order to truly experience the property, we also have per night rates, which include breakfast and lunch or dinner.
Junior Suite: With an outdoor living space attached to your suite or on the shared deck, enjoy incredible sunrise views and take in the sublime setting. Set over 120m2 , the Junior Suite makes an inviting home in the hills.
Executive Suite: With a private garden or spacious roof terrace that houses an outdoor living area and bedroom, you can wake up in nature every morning. The Executive Suite experience is designed to immerse you in comfort, style and privacy, allowing you to make the most of your luxury Himalayan retreat. Offering the highest level of amenities and a luxurious open bathroom, each suite provides around 150m2 of exquisitely crafted living space for a stay that will enchant you.
Royal Suite(Dolpo Suite): Named after one of Nepal’s most spectacular and northernmost regions, this suite is designed to reflect the inherent luxury and peace that can be found within nature. Set over 350m2 at one of the resort’s highest points, you will have a private kitchen along with chef on request, expansive terrace with sumptuous outdoor lounge and sleeping area, and some of the resort’s most extraordinary views
Facilities
Himalayan Salt Room
Himalayan rock salt is the purest form of salt on earth. Containing more than 80 important minerals, its nutritional and healing properties are well documented. Walled with rock crystals, the salt room is beneficial for the respiratory system, in particular for sufferers of asthma or hayfever. Himalayan rock salt treatment is also known to strengthen the immune system, can cure skin allergies, enhance the tone of the skin and release negative energies from the body.
Meditation Maze
Surrounded by eighty-four Shiva Lingas, the cosmic pillar that represents the infinite nature of Lord Shiva, the meditation maze is a synergy of spiritual power and nature, best experienced soon after sunrise. As you gently lay your feet on the grass floor within the maze and absorb the early morning dew, the healing energies of the earth and the universe is transmitted to your body, leaving you feeling revived and fresh. The cosmic pillar represents strength and creation. In such a positive environment, nature does its own wonders by helping you establish an inner balance to set you on a positive path for the day. Meditating beside by the maze in the mornings can help deepen your powers of concentration, strengthen the heart and the lungs, relax the body and counter mental fatigue.
Chakra Sound Chambers
One of the central aspects of yogic philosophy and Buddhist medicine, the Chakras are centres of energy, responsible for distributing energy around the body. The balance of the Chakras can be maintained through the use of colour, light, sound, positive energy and crystals, each of which have been integrated into the Chakra Sound Therapy Chamber. Each chamber is dedicated to one of the seven Chakras present in the human body. With optional guidance, you can work to rebalance the Chakras, allowing energy to flow smoothly throughout the body, stimulating the positivity and power within.
Navagraha Vana
According to Hindu Vedic Astrology, the positions of the nine planets (Navagraha) deeply affect our lives, influencing our health, emotions and the level of success and hardship that we face. The Garden of the Nine Planets has captured the vibrant cosmic energies of the planets with a combination of trees, bushes and grass species, which are specific to each planet. The plantation at this garden helps to counteract any difficulties that have arisen from the influence of the planets, giving protection from such forces. Consultation with an astrological master can be arranged upon request.
Body Treatments
The Pancha Kosha Himalayan Spa offers a range of treatments, drawing from the ancient wisdom of the Vedas, Buddhist medicine and the rare medicinal herbs of the Himalayas. Addressing each Kosha, each therapy and massage has been designed to relax the senses and revive the body.
Set in lush woodland, several spa suites have been designed for individuals and couples to enjoy the treatments in complete privacy and comfort.
KARMA
Our actions and activities influence our health, happiness and wellbeing. This cycle of cause and effect is known in Himalayan philosophy as Karma. The lifestyle at the resort includes a range of activities that address and enhance the Koshas, allowing you to explore the connectedness between nature, body, mind and spirit.
Pottery
A speciality of the surrounding area, pottery is both a functional art form and a therapeutic activity. Spending time playing with earth connects you further to the soil, allowing you to feel the synergy between your mind and the universe as the clay begins to take shape. Pottery at the resort can be enjoyed under the guidance of a local artisan.
Meditation
The great sages of Hindu and Buddhist philosophy originally travelled to the Himalayas to meditate and to find the means of achieving a world without disease and discontent. Practiced in the Himalayas over thousands of years, meditation is a technique that can lead to a state of inner quiet and harmony. Surrounded by the natural elements, you will find at the resort a peaceful setting in which to try the art of meditation. Guided sessions will take place every day, or you can try it for yourself – in the sound chambers, the meditation maze or any other tranquil spot.
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and mental exercise. IHatha Yoga, a gentle form of exercise incorporating the Asanas (postures), Pranayam (breath) and meditation, encourages a deeper awareness of the breath and of the body, leading to improved posture, blood flow and inner balance.
Under the guidance of the yoga master, several yoga sessions will take place every day. Begin the morning with Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation), leaving you feeling light and refreshed for the day ahead, and end with the Chandra Namaskar (Moon Salutation) or Yoga Nindra, to encourage complete relaxation and deep sleep. With scheduled and private sessions available throughout the day, there is something for everyone.
Block Printing
Try your hand at this traditional craft and create your own masterpiece to take home as a souvenir. A fun activity for adults and children, which will revive your creativity.
Cookery
As the outermost sheath in the five layers of existence, the Annamaya Kosha represents the physical body, which is addressed through food. Learn to nurture and nourish your body during a cookery class at the inspiring Gol Lok Dham Lounge with our Head Chef. Enjoy his personal attention and learn tips that can be incorporated into your daily life.
Before the class itself, you may wish to take a walk to our farm in Darimbot, Kavre, an hour’s hike from the resort. Here you can pick fresh vegetables or herbs to add to your cook experience.
Library
A place where you can immerse yourself in the knowledge and sounds of the Himalayas. The library has an extensive collection of books and documentaries on holistic lifestyle, Vedic philosophy, Buddhist medicine, spiritual wellbeing and health. We also offer a selection of CDs to be enjoyed in the comfort of your suite.
Hiking and Nature Walks
The surrounding area presents various opportunities for gentle hiking and for exploring the beauty and rural life of the Himalayan foothills. There are a number of trails and forest glades to discover, including a community forest that is home to a rich diversity of plants, including rhododendron, chrysanthemums, orchids and medicinal herbs. Bird and butterfly watching is a rewarding activity, as the resort is home to rare flora and fauna indigenous to the Himalayan region.
Gol Lok Dham Lounge
According to Hindu mythology, heaven is where the gods reside. Gol Lok is a perfect realm above and beyond heaven, where time stands still. Situated at the viewpoint and surrounded by glass walls, this lounge is the perfect place to take in the view of the Himalayas and valleys below with a cup of tea, letting the material world roll away beneath you.
FLAVOURS
To maintain a balanced body and mind, we need to be nourished with the right type and the right amount of food. Meals are therefore a key aspect of the resort, and one of its highlights. Each meal is thoughtfully prepared remaining true to the natural ingredients, each with their own flavours, textures and aromas. We use fresh, seasonal and local produce, primarily sourced from our own organic farms, or from other local farmers. Meals complement the treatments and philosophy of the resort, leading you gently towards an enriching lifestyle.
NATURE’S FLAVORS
Celebrating the abundance that nature has bestowed upon us, the Nature’s Flavors Restaurant provides a range of culinary experiences from the Himalayan region and beyond. Using many ingredients that are sourced from our own organic farms, meals are fresh, nutritious and full of flavour.
MAKO’S ZEN
Zen Buddhist cuisine is based on the diet that was originally followed by monks in training. The five tastes (hot, sour, sweet, bitter and salty) are combined with the five colours (red, white, black, green, yellow), and five ways of cooking (fresh, boiling, roasting, steaming and frying) to satisfy one’s appetite in a disciplined and nutritious way. Creatively offering vegetarian Japanese cuisine that is light on sodium and other flavourings, a meal at Mako’s Zen is a feast for the senses and easy on the body.
POOLSIDE RESTAURANT
Set beside the infinity pool close to the top of the hillside, the striking wood and glass-panelled restaurant looks out onto the Himalayan mountain range. Offering a range of flavours from Nepal along with popular world cuisines, this is also the restaurant to visit for a sweet treat.
DWARIKA’S FARM
Get a taste of rural village life in Nepal by visiting one of our organic farms, located just an hour’s walk from the resort. Explore the terraced fields with our small team of farmers, pick some vegetables and herbs for your next meal, or even try lunch cooked in the rustic farmhouse. The farm can also be visited by mountain bike or by car.
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