Located in the heart of Nepal’s central region, just over an hour’s drive from Kathmandu and Tribhuvan International Airport, the luxurious mountaintop resort will have 44 well-appointed guest rooms and 20 exclusive villas, each providing magnificent views of the majestic Himalayan range.

Taking inspiration from the natural beauty of its surroundings, the pristine air and the year-round good weather, the new property will have a wellness spa concept created by Dusit’s signature Devarana Spa, which provides luxurious, personalized treatments to promote emotional and physical well-being. Other facilities will include an all-day-dining restaurant, a bar and lobby lounge, meeting facilities and a swimming pool.

Namo Buddha, a small village that’s home to the ancient Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery, one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal, is less than 10 minutes away by car. Dhulikhel, the administrative centre of Kavrepalanchok District, whose old town is home to many Hindu shrines and Buddhist stupa, is also nearby. The extension of the highway linking Dhulikhel to Kathmandu is expected to be complete by 2020, reducing travel time between the capital and the resort to less than 45 minutes.

“Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort & Spa brings wellness and well-being to the fore in a magnificent setting that invigorates the mind, body and soul,” says Suphajee Suthumpun, group chief executive officer of Dusit International. “In keeping with our brand promise to deliver gracious hospitality to the world, we will do all we can to ensure our resort has a positive impact on the local environment and community, and we look forward to making it a huge success.”

“This is not just a commercial relationship, it is more of a spiritual collaboration between two companies that share the same beliefs and values, and which want to do something positive and meaningful for Nepal. It also marks the start of a long and fruitful relationship because we aim to explore more opportunities to work with Dusit, both within Nepal and beyond,” adds Vishnu Mor, principal partner of Omstone Asia Capital Nepal Pvt Ltd.

With 29 properties currently in operation across four brands in eight countries, Dusit International is in a growth phase which will see the number of Dusit properties reach 70 within the next three to four years across key markets worldwide.