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Shivapuri Heights Cottage opened in 2005 and was designed as a place to offer a respite from the ever growing Kathmandu. We offer travelers the opportunity to experience the real Nepal and return home having had a more in-depth contact with the local people and culture than perhaps they might have had if they stayed in a regular hotel.
The Nepali and British resident owners look forward to welcoming you and offer you the opportunity to observe and participate in local ceremonies and customs.
Neeru is from an area of East Nepal and traveled extensively when she was an air-hostess with Royal Nepal Airlines. Her interests are cooking and gardening and she looks forward to sharing some of her Nepalese recipe secrets with you.
Steve Webster was born in Jersey Channel Islands of the United Kingdom and traveled to Nepal in the early 1980s to work with the famous Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge. He spent five years in the jungles of Nepal, managing several lodges and camps and studying wildlife, and he trekked extensively in Nepal while working as Director of Sales for our Nepal outfitter.
In Kathmandu, Steve overseas the running of the Himalayan Children's Foundation, which educates underprivileged and orphaned children from remote mountain districts. In Bhutan, he is involved with a project that supports a family-run traditional art school outside of the capital, Thimphu. Steve has also guided journeys in Tibet, including the ethereal setting of Rongbuk Monastery below the North Face of Everest. I originally came to Nepal on a holiday 20 years ago. That holiday has turned into a non-stop adventure of a lifetime. He speaks fluent Nepali. Steve originally travelled to Nepal on holiday and never left.
Both of us welcome your interest and any questions you may have. Whether wanting to rest or explore we are confident you will find that a stay at our Shivapuri Heights Cottage offers a unique combination of amenities and activities.
Both of us welcome your interest and any questions you may have. Whether wanting to rest or explore we are confident you will find that a stay at our Shivapuri Heights Cottage offers a unique combination of amenities and activities.
Jas Bahadur Rai (JB)
JB is from East Nepal, has been with us for over 20 years and is our talented Chef. JB reportedly cooks the best home-style Nepalese food in Nepal and you enjoy his friendly smile.
JB is from East Nepal, has been with us for over 20 years and is our talented Chef. JB reportedly cooks the best home-style Nepalese food in Nepal and you enjoy his friendly smile.
Sani Basnet
Sani, who is from the local village near to the Cottage, keeps our house spotless and helps in the kitchen. Sani is mute.
Sani, who is from the local village near to the Cottage, keeps our house spotless and helps in the kitchen. Sani is mute.
Shanker Tamang
Shanker is our gardener and helps to ensure we grow fresh, organic vegetables.
Shanker is our gardener and helps to ensure we grow fresh, organic vegetables.
Tenzing Lama
Tenzing's family is originally from Lhasa, Tibet. Tenzing lives recently joined us at Shivapuri and is a wonderful caring and smiling part of our team who looks forward to looking after you during your stay.
Tenzing's family is originally from Lhasa, Tibet. Tenzing lives recently joined us at Shivapuri and is a wonderful caring and smiling part of our team who looks forward to looking after you during your stay.
Arjun Thakuri
Arjun is from the village next to our Cottage and has worked with Steve and Neeru for over 15 years. Arjun even helped to build the Cottage and helps with general maintenance as well as being are careful driver.
Arjun is from the village next to our Cottage and has worked with Steve and Neeru for over 15 years. Arjun even helped to build the Cottage and helps with general maintenance as well as being are careful driver.
