SERVICE & FACILITIES

ACCOMMODATION

We have a total of 50 rooms with different settings which includes 3 Suites, 18 Deluxe Rooms, 20 Rooms with shower and Restroom and 9 Rooms with common bath.

Our bright and cozy rooms are certainly the heart and embodiment of the Vajra concept. Every detail is co-ordinated to create a distinguished flavour of its own. From the deep rich monk's robe red to the gentle peaceful pastels of a clear statement is easily read, simplicity and beauty.

Old Wing

• Room With Sink
• Room With Bath
• Super Room

New Wing

• Delux Room
• Suite
• Living Room

EXPLORER'S RESTAURANT

The Explorer's Restaurant offers cozy atmosphere with an open fire
place serving a complete menu of well prepared food. The restaurant is also able to handle Conferences, Banquets and Parties of up to 100 people.

We are always at your service for meals to satisfy every hunger from continental food to traditional Tibetan dishes. Room service from the restaurant is available and picnic boxes may be easily arranged for your outings. Food and drinks are also served in the shady gardens and terraces.

THE PAGODA ROOFTOP BAR

The Pagoda Bar on the rooftop overlooks the entire Kathmandu Valley. It offers a cozy bar with the added attraction of the Tibetan Thangka style ceiling in the bar and the free open spacious skies and view of the valley from the adjoining terrace. A perfect combination for relaxing over an afternoon or evening drink. One can also enjoy a magnificent Sunset views behind the Swayambhunath Stupa.

THE GREAT PAGODA HALL

The Great Pagoda Hall is on the Rooftop of Hotel Vajra's Main-building. This Hall has the largest and most beautiful Tibetan Ceiling Frescos . With its private Rooftop Terrace with view of the Swayambhunath Stupa - the Great Pagoda Hall is one of the most unforgettable spaces in Asia. Here the Classical Dance Performances and Music-evenings take place. Our Guests are also invited to have a Morning Meditation or Yoga here.

KALA MANDAPA

Institute of Nepalese Performing Arts
The Classical Dance Performances take place in the Great Pagoda Hall. These Dances give a very special and authentic view of the ancient arts of Nepal.

Rajendra Shrestha founded Kala Mandapa in 1981. He is Director, Dancer and Choreographer and has a deep knowledge of the ancient dances and their music, which are based on the Hindu/ Buddhist Pantheon.

STUDION 7 - An Actor's Ensemble

Studio 7 is an International Actor's Ensemble based in Kathmandu, Nepal. It was founded in 1981 and has since performed under the direction of Sabine Lehmann, The Director.

Studio 7 has at present actors, dancers and musicians from Nepal, India, Tibet, USA, Germany, France & England. The performances are in English.

Studio 7's acting technique brings together movements, sound, poetry and the visual arts to create dynamic mis-en-scenes in a style which could be called Magic Realism. Studio 7's aim is to produce laughter, astonishment and wonder.

The Director, Sabine Lehmann, is a graduate of the Max-Reinhardt-Schule, Berlin and former ensemble member of the Freie Volksbuehne and Grips Theatre, Berlin. In 1972 Lehmann joined the Theatre of all Possibilities (TAP), an American based ensemble group that toured worldwide. There she gained most of her international thetre experience which influenced her decision to form an ensemble of actors in Kathmandu with different cultural backgrounds, traditions and experience.

Studio 7 mainly performs in its own place, Hotel Vajra's Naga Theatre.

OUR SERVICES

Naga Theatre - with its theatrical and artistic atmosphere , is the largest Hall of Hotel Vajra . It is Theatre and Gallery at the same time, but can also be rented for events.

• Banquet, Parties & Conferences
• Telephone (ISTD) & Fax
• E-mail sending and receiving
• Laundry
• Safe baggage storage
• Money exchange counter
• Safe deposit
• Traditional Nepali dance performance
• East-West library : one of the best libraries in town
• October Gallery
• Travel counter
• Postal mailing service
• Ayurvedic Massage
• Classical Dance