Hotel Devachan

08/01/2026

08/01/2026

Happy New Year to all our well-wishers,

After a year+ hiatus, we are happy to share some updates with our well-wishers. Since April 2025, we have been gradually working to rebuild our old home in the village. After nine months, the reconstruction of the two-room house is nearly complete. Wherever possible, we reused stones, rocks, and wood from the original structure, which stood for over 120 years.

Friends who visited the place before the 2015 earthquake are warmly invited to share any photos they may have of the old house.

As we step into 2026, our next goal is to add an additional room on top of the existing building and create a three-room house to accommodate friends who wish to visit us in the lap of the Himalayas (Gauri Shanker). We are building the house following the same ethos—using repurposed wood and bricks made from a clay and straw mix.

Your support means a lot during this phase. Stay tuned for upcoming updates, and in the meantime, we hope you enjoy the photos of the reconstruction project and a view from the home.

Best
Nakul Kunwar

18/03/2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of our home Hotel Devachan. After close to 15 wonderful years of operation, the decision was not an easy one. During those years, we were about to close many times. We didn't each time. Each time, we survived and thrived because we met some amazing people who became part of our life ( you know who you are). Though the hotel may close, the relationships we've built and the memories we've made will continue to illuminate our lives. Your patronage, kindness, and the memories we created together are what made this journey truly special.

After many failed attempt of closing, circumstances got us this time around. We had to bid a farewell to the place that became a home for us and for our friends. As a family, we have moved away to another location. Nakul Kunwar & Kalyani Kunwar are taking much needed hiatus from hosting. For foreseeable future we have closed our family doors to potential new friends. Please reach out to us when you are in town or to connect.

At this juncture, we reminisce about the countless times we welcomed you with open arms, sharing stories, laughter, and creating bonds that transcended the typical hotel-guest relationship. You became a part of our family, and we will forever cherish the beautiful moments we shared within these walls.

From the heartwarming celebrations to the quiet moments of solace, from the lively gatherings to the peaceful retreats, this hotel has been a witness to the tapestry of human experiences. (If you are still reading, please share photos that you cherish of your time here). With you we have woven the threads of love, joy, and unforgettable memories into its very fabric.

On behalf of our family, I want to thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts, for being a part of this incredible journey. We will miss you dearly, but we take solace in knowing that our paths will cross again, and new adventures await us all.

16/08/2019

Singing bowl course conducted by Master Shree from Kathmandu Center of Healing at our establishment.

14/10/2018

Happy Dashain!

10/05/2017

One of our friend is planning to travel to Upper Dolpo Circuit as a part of "Solo Women Challenge". Please do like her photo to help her be one of the top five travelers. It will help her to get required fund to travel "all Solo" in one of the pristine place of Nepal.

Prasuna Dongol
Travel Area : Upper Dolpo Circuit(TREK)
Travel Duration: 27days

09/04/2017

Please help share. Last seen on March 6 in Kyanjin.

24/12/2016

Namaste,
Wishing all my friends Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2017
Cheers,
Nakul & Hotel Devachan Family

11/11/2015

To all the families, friends and well wishers, who have been supporting us throughout our establishment and specially in the recent earthquake.
We hope best and success in whatever you are doing or planning to do in the future.
Lots of Love and Care from Nepal.
Nakul and the Family.

23/09/2015

"Don't visit Nepal despite the earthquake, but because of it"

For me, Nepal is not only safe to travel to – there is an entire new dimension to it. Nepal is different now

21/09/2015

Taken on the way to Phulchowki, (South of Kathmandu) in a recent hike.

21/09/2015

We have repainted the Hotel Rooms and listed in airbnb.
Please spread the word.

Bungalow in Kathmandu, Nepal. Nestled near Swayambhunath Temple (Monkey Temple) overlooking Kathmandu valley and its surrounding hills, within walking distances to Thamel, and Durbar Square.Hotel Devachan, run entirely by family of Nakul Kunwar.