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Restored by hand, one window at a time

The 2015 earthquake almost took this palace. It took eight years and a team of Bhaktapur woodcarvers to bring it back.

Since 1872

From palace to guest house

1872

Built as a townhouse for a Rana-era court family.

2015

The Gorkha earthquake cracks the east wing, and the building is abandoned.

2016–2023

Restored with traditional brick, wood and lime mortar, using no concrete in the façade.

2024

Opens as a 40-room hotel. Half of our staff live within 1 km.

People

The team who'll welcome you

Sabina Shakya
General Manager
Ramesh Maharjan
Head Chef, Chhen
Dolma Tamang
Spa Director
Bikash Joshi
Heritage Guide

Come and see it for yourself.

Stay two or more nights and get a free heritage walk and a Newari cooking class.

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