“This is a traditional house and all the doors are small, so please mind your head,” is written on the door of a famous farmhouse in Nuwakot.
When I woke up in the morning and started my day at this place, the view here amazed me. The cool breeze of the morning, the chirping of birds, and the fragrance of various flowers made me even more excited. The touch of the rays of the rising sun made me feel like I had reached another world. I felt like I was lost in another thought and dream.
It was a strange feeling. Most of the rooms in the place are good. But the view from its window is rare. The place I am talking about is in Nuwakot. Located 65 km northwest of the capital Kathmandu, this place can be considered a unique gift of nature. This place, which has an old style Nepali tradition building, is located just a 10-minute walk from the Nuwakot Durbar.
This place is located on a hill with beautiful views. As soon as new guests arrive there, they are greeted with welcome drinks. This place has been restored to bring back the old Newari houses to their former glory. The views from here are also breathtaking. The rooms here are simple and beautiful but full of charm and character. It is a completely new experience to look at the rooms here. The garden here soothes the mind and body. We enjoyed this beautiful view and the historical buildings and the beautiful garden. As the evening fell, this place became more and more colorful.
Other visitors were also hiding in this colorful evening. Colored lights and a cool breeze and sweet conversations between friends, oh how can we express this moment. In the evening, lanterns flicker everywhere in this place. Dining tables are also set with beautiful objects. This moment is no different from a candle light dinner. This place is very peaceful. The vibes in the evening are very romantic.
This place can be very good for couples. If you can handle some new experiences, then the place itself makes you romantic. When we wake up in the morning, the smell of beautiful flowers and the beautiful view make us children. It feels like we have got all the money back for staying in this place.
The top floor is even better when staying here.
It’s romantic and quietly luxurious once inside – if we’ve spent the past two weeks sitting in the monastery’s simple teahouses, it’s not just because it’s a place of its own. Everywhere I look there is a new surprise: an old teapot filled with fresh flowers, a white mosquito net on the queen bed, and Ayurvedic soap in the bathroom.
Shutters within doors, wooden latches on windows, shutters for privacy and darkness – knowing is part of the fun. Local builders who converted the 150-year-old house into a hotel in 2006 were saying, “One day this farm will be famous”.
As you sit around a long table with a checkered tablecloth under a shade tree, waiters are seen carrying baskets of fresh bread and silver pots of coffee. Chickens, geese, and turkeys free range around us and a white rabbit crouches next to a pot of pink geraniums (all rescue animals, not meant for cooking pots). We could be in Italy or France – until dal bhaat arrives (Nepal’s national dish of lentils, curry, and rice). Either way, it’s an ideal introduction to a surprisingly charming one-night stay.
As I arrive in Nuwakot, the views take my breath away. The Himalayas tower in the distance, with snow-capped peaks and green valleys. It’s like stepping into a fairy tale, and I’m eager to explore this rural paradise.
In the heart of Nepal, the farmhouses of Nuwakot are a captivating retreat. They are nestled in the scenic hills and serene escape of the Himalayan foothills. These charming rural dwellings offer a unique chance to dive into the region’s natural beauty and traditional way of life.
After lunch, the manager Dumbar Bhandari showed us to our room. It seemed to me that I was now in the prince’s chamber, at the top of a narrow, stair-like staircase. Opening the heavy wooden door, I step over the high threshold – and almost hit my head on the low door frame.
“It’s like a hobbit’s house,” said Nora from Switzerland, who is reading The Lord of the Rings. Or a rickety tall ship built to weather life’s storms, though it was partially rebuilt after a fire in 2012 and Nepal’s devastating earthquake in 2015.
The area around Nuwakot, located on the ancient trade route between Tibet and India, has also seen a lot of activity.
His pagoda-like palaces, Nuwakot palaces, and hotels can be seen everywhere. Or take a 10-minute drive down the road for a closer look. This being Nepal, you can use the farm as a base for day hikes or multi-day treks, perhaps to the nearby Langtang Valley or the Tamang Heritage Trail.
Guests are free to roam the 1.2-hectare terraced garden, which supplies most of the hotel’s fresh, pesticide-free (soon to be certified organic) produce; The room rate includes three meals a day. Or join the chefs in the kitchen for an impromptu cooking class.
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