Kathmandu has an increasing number of international-class hotels, which are particularly busy during spring and autumn, when it is advisable to book well in advance. Comfortable hotels and inexpensive guest houses can also be found in Pokhara, and the Royal Chitwan National Park in the Terai. A government tax is added to bills, which varies according to the standard of the hotel, from 5-star to the most basic.

Besides the officially recognised hotels, there are a number of lodges or hostels. In Kathmandu, these are located in the old part of the town, in the streets around the Durbar Square and in the Thamel district. Lodges are available outside the main towns, and provide suitable accommodation for mountaineers and trekkers. For a list of approved hostels and lodges, contact the Nepal Tourism Board (see Contact Addresses).

Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN)
PO Box 2151, Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: (1) 412 705 or 410 522.
Website: www.hotelassociation.org.np