At a distance of 19 miles from the Kathmandu valley, in between meeting the path surrounded by lust greenery of pine trees in melodic rhythm, one will reach a site of an ancient fort used as a royal retreat presently the Fort resort. It is the oldest and finest boutique resort of Nagarkot. The resort is a base for mountain acclimatization and the panorama of the sun slowly hiding in the lofty mountains of Mt. Annapurna and Mt. Everest. To walk around and hike to sakhu is fulfilling from the hotel.The hotel offers 35 rooms, all with heating, air conditioning and internet access. additionally, facilities include a bar, restaurant and meeting rooms. The daytime view from the roof is excellent and the food is quite good. The staff are friendly and for that one night we were there, they doubled up as entertainers playing and singing Nepali music. At the altitude of over 7,000 ft and facing 200 miles of unobstructed views of the Himalayas is The Fort Resort and Retreat.
The Fort is located in Nagarkot on the ancient trade route to Tibet. It has been a place to see the sun rise right from the peak of the Mt. Everest since ancient times. Kings and Maharajas came here to enjoy their summer resorts for the spectacular view of the Himalayas.
Nagarkot had been a fort since the Lichhive period in Nepal and had its own tax and immigration regulations. As a matter of fact, the first European, Father Grueber and Dorville, who entered Nepal in 1661 were received here in Nagarkot by King Pratap Malla.
ACCOMMODATION
The Resort offers comfortable accommodation in 20 double rooms in the main building including six suite units and 9 rooms in individual cottages.
Room Facilities:
Cable Channel/Star TV
Telephone
Direct Dial
24 Hours Room Services
Laundry, Late checkout.
RESTAURANT:
A cozy restaurant, well stocked bar, spacious lobby, conference halls and a library are part of the resort facilities. Warm Nepalese hospitality, excellent food and tranquil atmosphere guarantees you an enchanting experience of the Himalayas.
OTHER SERVICES & FACILITIES:
Meeting and Conference Halls
Ethnic, Oriental and Continental Cuisines
Central Heating and Hot Water System
House Doctor on Call
Laundry and Dry Cleaning
Safe Deposit Box
Terrace Garden
Travel and Sight - Seeing Assistance
Money Exchange