The Kathmandu Guest House stands out because of its intricate, hand-carved wooden windows and the quiet courtyard hidden behind its brick walls. Before it welcomed travelers, the building served as a grand private residence for a Rana family, members of the dynasty that controlled Nepal for over a century. In nineteen sixty-eight, Karna Sakya transformed the decaying mansion into a hotel. He salvaged local craftsmanship to restore the structure, setting the foundation for the Thamel neighborhood to become the city's tourism hub.
Kathmandu Guest House
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