Dwarika’s Architectural splendour is only the most evident form of Newari heritage. It now makes up one of the largest private woodwork collections in the world.

Inspired and built from cultural essence and wooden artefacts make its vibe unmatched and alluring.

Private getaway in a bustling city and an ideal destination to experience a heritage city life in style.

Today Dwarika’s hotel retains its guiding philosophy and remains a beacon on the importance of heritage conservation in Nepal. It has one of the largest private woodwork collections in the world, the hotel no longer buys old woodworks unless they are significantly damaged and require restoration at the heritage workshop in the hotel. Where possible, the hotel instead encourages people to incorporate the pieces into their homes and appreciate their cultural heritage. The influence of founder Dwarika Das Shrestha’s vision can be observed in Patan and Bhaktapur’s old cities, where public and private initiatives are gradually restoring the city to its past glory.

To complete the building’s façade, they worked closely with a local potter named Hirakaji for close to a year, trying to replicate the horizontally carved designs with terracotta. Using a mould of the carvings from the horizontal reliefs on the door frame in front of the Lumbini building, they revived traditional terracotta designs used in the valley around the 15th century. These terracotta designs were more economical than wood but created a similar aesthetic feel to a building’s façade. The revival of this tradition has proven to be highly popular, with such designs now being replicated throughout the valley.