Family hotels and homes in Dakshīnkāli

We are very happy with our month-long stay at Pharping Homestay & Cafe. The location is excellent, close to the main street, but still far enough away from it not to be disturbed by the traffic. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean and spacious. A real bonus is the terrace on the top floor, with a nice view of the surroundings. We sat there every morning to have our breakfast in the sun. We highly recommend this place.

After being kept awake by barking dogs over 10 sleepless nights in Kathmandu’s Thamel zone, I decided to go upmarket for 5 days in a location away from the noise and pollution. Purna’s photos make it look like a typical Indian pseudo palace hotel, but the hotel is in reality more elegant and refined. The owner’s main business is renovating historic Nepali temples in the traditional style, and the hotel showcases the woodwork the traditional Newari style, including its own small museum of carved artefacts. The carpentry throughout varies from very fine to rather rough and ready, but it feels authentic to the vernacular of ancient Nepal. The hotel is spread across several buildings at different levels surrounding garden enclosures, and includes a swimming pool. The view looks over Kathmandu city from a high vantage point. It’s on the outskirts of the built-up region of Kathmandu and Patan, and mostly free of traffic and barking dogs. The room was nicely appointed. The commodious breakfast plate included both a continental array – juice, coffee, fruit salad, porridge with honey, plus toast, butter & jam & a combined full English breakfast - omelette, sausages, baked beans, fried tomato & salad. The coffee is fine. The lunch/supper options have very reasonable prices. The service was exemplary – kind and courteous! Worth visiting: To escape the hubbub, Godawari Botanical Gardens is definitely worth a visit - feels very natural with families dancing on the lawns to Nepalese folk music and children splashing in the streams. 20min taxi drive – recommend the Pathao app to book cars or bikes at a cheaper rate. Sirupate Trout Farm Restaurant, 15mins drive. The trout is fresh straight from the farm water troughs beside the restaurant – Cost 1800NR per kg ($13 or £10). 1/2kg was big enough for 2. Don't confuse venue with 'Village Trout Farm' situated 200m before Sirupate's location.

Absolutely amazing stay AAA+++ Exceeded my expectations. I wanted to stay close to Kathmandu but also get out of the dusty & busy city! And it was perfect. Far enough away but not too much travel time. As soon as you arrive, you are warmly welcomed like family 💗 I wanted some R&R from travelling and peace and a place to heal - this was perfect. The service and the food and the accommodation was all OUTSTANDING! I was a little sick during my stay and they cared so well for me, amazing!! Such an interesting place with many giving projects that serve the community and beyond. My cabin had majestic views of the valley and even the Himalayas and Everest!! The sunrises were spectacular. The beds are super comfy and my cabin was very spacious and cute and private. It's really great value for money. The owners and ALL of the staff are so lovely and interesting to talk to. Highly recommend a stay here - it's worth the trip from Kathmandu.

It felt like being home. Babu, Bella and their son Aayush were so welcoming, heart full and supportive. They cook amazingly tasting food every day freshly. Behind the house is a small garden. You can sit on the terrace and chill or do yoga. If you need any recommendations for places to visit, they will tell you the best ones.

Simon, Mina, the room, the view, the location, the walks, the caves, the smiles, the flowers, the food, the air, the fireflies...and above all the conversations.

The family hotel is a very confortable place to take a deep rest in the nature of Pharping. Not so far from the crowded center of Kathmandou, Pharping seems to be another world! The Hotel was actually a mini flat, with a kitchen and a wonderful balcony very you can enjoy the sunrise above the rice fields..

I love everything about this place. It feels like home and the host is super lovely, you can feel how he is doing what he does with his heart. I was provided with fresh eggs, milk and vegetables from around the farms everyday. I will defenitely come back again when i need some peace and rest and nature.

Great location, beautiful views, rooms are good. Food is ok.