Family hotels and homes in Lalitpur

After being kept awake by barking dogs over 10 sleepless nights in Kathmandu’s Thamel zone, I decided to go upmarket for 5 days in a location away from the noise and pollution. Purna’s photos make it look like a typical Indian pseudo palace hotel, but the hotel is in reality more elegant and refined. The owner’s main business is renovating historic Nepali temples in the traditional style, and the hotel showcases the woodwork the traditional Newari style, including its own small museum of carved artefacts. The carpentry throughout varies from very fine to rather rough and ready, but it feels authentic to the vernacular of ancient Nepal. The hotel is spread across several buildings at different levels surrounding garden enclosures, and includes a swimming pool. The view looks over Kathmandu city from a high vantage point. It’s on the outskirts of the built-up region of Kathmandu and Patan, and mostly free of traffic and barking dogs. The room was nicely appointed. The commodious breakfast plate included both a continental array – juice, coffee, fruit salad, porridge with honey, plus toast, butter & jam & a combined full English breakfast - omelette, sausages, baked beans, fried tomato & salad. The coffee is fine. The lunch/supper options have very reasonable prices. The service was exemplary – kind and courteous! Worth visiting: To escape the hubbub, Godawari Botanical Gardens is definitely worth a visit - feels very natural with families dancing on the lawns to Nepalese folk music and children splashing in the streams. 20min taxi drive – recommend the Pathao app to book cars or bikes at a cheaper rate. Sirupate Trout Farm Restaurant, 15mins drive. The trout is fresh straight from the farm water troughs beside the restaurant – Cost 1800NR per kg ($13 or £10). 1/2kg was big enough for 2. Don't confuse venue with 'Village Trout Farm' situated 200m before Sirupate's location.

I love this hotel because it is so convenient and the staff is very friendly. The hotel's manager warmly welcomed us. They always take care of us, even at breakfast time. The room service is good, and the laundry service is the best, fast and clean.

Fantastic hotel with great terrace on the roof. Located in the touristy area of Thamel with plenty of shops and restaurants around. Very good breakfast and super nice stuff.

Amazing service, polite workers.

The staff made sure that visitors would not be scammed and even took them our to get food or to exchange money. They provided tips to protect visitors from being exploited and went beyond all expectations that hotel guests would have. What guests pay for the value of the services is great. It is a beautiful hotel with healthy food that is in the heart of one of the most adventurous and alive parts of Kathmandu. It is also close to the airport.

I like the hospitality and the quality of service. I also enjoyed the place. They have an amazing roof top with food service and bar. The owner Mr bishnu and his staff are amazing..Its one of the best place in Kathmandu to chill. I recommend.

Great place and Super centrally located right in busy Thamel, but in a quiet street. The hotel is truly a hidden gem and although we are right in the center of town, the small lovely garden next to the restaurant, a five star breakfast that is included and the super serviceminded hotel staff makes it a memorable stay at Hotel Jampa. The rooms are great abnd has all the amenities one could wish for, well furnished and there is a new, fully modernised wing. Overall it is incredible that the hotel can offer this much value for money,. and I will definately return to Hotel Jampa on my next visit to Kathmandu.

Very helpfull to advice about tours and give excellent service.

Breakfast was super, all staff really kind and caring. Fresh fruit and yoghurt every plus all else every day.

Ñice brefast and good location