Dhulikhel, an old Newar town about 30 km east of Kathmandu, sits on a ridge facing a long line of Himalayan peaks. It has some of the finest resorts near Kathmandu, popular for weekend escapes, spa stays and as a base for walks to Namo Buddha and Panauti.
Quick answer: for luxury, Dwarika's Himalayan Shangri-La Village Resort is a HAN deluxe resort, and Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort is four-star. Dhulikhel Mountain Resort and Himalayan Horizon (Sun-N-Snow) are long-established view resorts.
Deluxe resort
- Dwarika's Himalayan Shangri-La Village Resort, Resort Marg: a wellness resort in traditional style, from the family behind The Dwarika's Hotel in Kathmandu, with a focus on spa, yoga and healthy food.
Four-star
- Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort, Patlekhet: a modern resort on the hillside with Himalayan views.
Resorts
- Dhulikhel Mountain Resort, Khawa.
- Himalayan Horizon Hotel (Sun-N-Snow), Dhulikhel, close to the old town.
- Dhulikhel Lodge Resort.
Things to do from Dhulikhel
- Explore the brick lanes and temples of the old town.
- Walk or drive to the monastery at Namo Buddha; see our Panauti and Namo Buddha hike.
- Watch sunrise over the mountains from the ridge.
- Stop at Bhaktapur on the way.
See our Dhulikhel overnight trip and weekend getaways.
Hotel directory: categories, rooms and facilities
All 5 Hotel Association Nepal members we list for this area, with their official category, address, number of rooms and main facilities as published by the association. Room numbers are shown where HAN lists them.
| Hotel | Category | Address | Rooms | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwarika's Himalayan Shangri-La Village Resort | Deluxe resort | Resort Marg, Dhulikhel, Kavre | 39 | pool, spa, gym, bar, restaurant |
| Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort Dhulikhel | Four-star | Patlekhet, Dhulikhel Municipality Ward No. 11, Kavrepalanchowk | – | pool, spa, gym, bar, restaurant |
| Dhulikhel Lodge Resort | Resort | Pepsicola Town Planning, Kathmandu | – | restaurant, airport shuttle |
| Dhulikhel Mt. Resort | Resort | Khawa, Dhulikhel, Kathmandu | – | spa, restaurant |
| Himalayan Horizon Hotel Sun-N-Snow | Resort | Dhulikhel | 28 | pool, restaurant |
Hotel categories follow the Hotel Association Nepal member directory (checked October 2026). The directory lists HAN members only.