resort · Kathmandu
Gokarna Forest Resort
A resort inside the Gokarna forest, a former royal hunting reserve on the north-eastern edge of Kathmandu, with an 18-hole golf course, spa and indoor pool. Deer and monkeys roam the grounds, and Boudhanath and Pashupatinath are about 15 to 20 minutes away by car.
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Gokarna forest is one of the largest patches of old woodland left within the Kathmandu Valley, once the private hunting reserve of Nepal's kings. The resort sits inside it, near the Bagmati and the old temple town of Gokarneshwar, with rooms spread through the grounds in buildings styled with Nepali brick and wood. Spotted deer and monkeys wander between them.
The forest is the main reason to stay: birdsong in the morning, walks under tall trees and a quiet that is hard to find in the city. The resort has an 18-hole golf course laid out through the forest, a spa with an indoor pool, and several restaurants. It is a good base for the eastern sights, with Boudhanath and Pashupatinath about 15 to 20 minutes by car and the airport about 30 minutes.
Why we use it
- Rooms inside an old forest, with deer and birds in the grounds
- Golf, spa and indoor pool for slow days
- Close to Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Gokarneshwar
Questions
Where is Gokarna Forest Resort?
It is on the north-eastern edge of Kathmandu, inside the Gokarna forest near Gokarneshwar, about 30 minutes from the airport. Boudhanath and Pashupatinath are roughly 15 to 20 minutes away by car. Thamel is 40 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic.
Does Gokarna Forest Resort have a golf course?
Yes. The resort has an 18-hole golf course laid out through the forest, one of the few in the Kathmandu Valley. Non-guests can sometimes play by arrangement. Check current green fees and availability before you travel. Clubs can usually be hired.
Is Gokarna Forest Resort good for families?
Yes. Children usually enjoy seeing deer and monkeys in the grounds, and the forest, gardens and indoor pool give space away from city traffic. It is quieter and greener than central hotels, though you will need a car for sightseeing.
Trips
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