Resorts In Nepal: Gokarna Forest Golf Resort & Spa

Gokarna Forest Golf Resort & Spa

At Gokarna, 4km east of Bodhnath the 18-hole Gokarna Forest Golf Resort (4451212; www.gokarna.com) is one of the finest in South Asia. The Gleneagles-designed course has a beautiful setting in a 470-acre former royal hunting reserve - the valley's only remaining forested area. An 18 hole round costs about US$50/60 for weekdays/weekend, plus club hire (US$10), shoes (US$5) and a caddy (US$5).

The resort's Harmony Spa (7am-8pm) offers a range of top-end massages, Ayurvedic treatments and wraps from staff trained in Thailand (try an hour's tamarind and oatmeal polish for US$40). US$25 gets you a day pass for the gym, pool, sauna and Jacuzzi; on Saturdays a barbeque lunch is available. Half-day spa packages start at Rs 4000.

Close to the Harmony Spa entrance is a 200-year old pipal tree, where the Buddha (played by Keanu Reeves, of all people in Bertolucci's film Little Buddha) was tempted by the demon Mara and called the earth to witness his victory. Not a lot of people know that…

Gokarna Forest also arranges forest walks (Rs 350 for a guide) within the reserve to the Bandevi (Forest Goddess) Temple and elephant steps, or to the Gokarnaeshwor Mahadev Temple (the second-oldest temple in Kathmandu valley).

Description for Gokarna Forest Resort Kathmandu

Creating an ideal atmosphere for a relaxing stay, this attractive property is the right choice of accommodation, while visiting Kathmandu.
Location
Nestled within the Gokarna Forest amongst majestic trees on the edge of a plateau, the Gokarna Forest Resort Kathmandu overlooks the grassed valley. The Bandevi Temple, Naag Isthan, Poudail Kuldevta as well as the Kanti Bhairab Temple are the major attractions in Kathmandu.
Rooms
This hotel offers immaculate accommodation units that are endowed with all the essential amenities to assure you immense pleasure throughout your stay.
Restaurant
Guests can relish delicious cuisine in an elegant setting of the on-site restaurant. Sip your favourite drink at the cosy bar, which is also an ideal place to relax.
General
The hotel offers well-equipped conference rooms for organising your business meetings. The hotels spa and health club includes Ayurvedic treatments, massage rooms, beauty treatment centre, gymnasium, swimming pool, sauna, steam rooms as well as jacuzzi to revive your body, mind and spirit.