Dalai-la Boutique Hotel

Kathmandu


An impressive Tibetan-run place set around a charming prayer-flag-strewn courtyard that offers romantic al fresco dining. Rooms in the new wing are best, and come with a small balcony, though none are very spacious. There are some stylish Tibetan touches with crafts collected from across the valley, and environmental efforts such as plastic-free shampoo containers are commendable.


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