Jaypee

Living Spaces

Deluxe Rooms: As the windows in the spacious 750 square feet Deluxe
Rooms allow abundant natural light, one can bask in unobstructed views of the
golf course, swimming pool and the lush green landscape. Dotted with polished
wooden floors, stylish rugs, artifacts and natural fabric furnishings in soothing
colours,

this

space

creates

sense

of

calmness.

Deluxe Suites: Each of these spacious suites of 1200 square feet are
exquisitely designed in harmony with natures elements. As large landscaped
windows soak in natural light.

Executive Suites: Every element of the Executive Suite is designed to

provide an extraordinary experience to our discerning guests. Tailored to meet
the needs of long-term guests, the 1500 sq ft Executive Suites are serene and
restful as its sophisticated interior showcases unrivaled vistas of the golf course,
the finest timber finishes and fabrics in soothing colour palettes The master
bedroom, living area and the dining area, adorning high ceilings and abundant
natural light evoke a sense of arrival. Revel in style as the glass doors separate
the bedroom from the balcony, furnished with a private Jacuzzi overlooking the
golf course. More so, the graceful design blends supreme comfort with state of
the art features like the five fixtures bathroom

Gokarna Forest Resort

Location: Thali, Kathmandu
Year of completion: complete completion in 2003 AD
Total cost of construction:
Architect:
Hunters lodge- Rana Period (125years old)

Master Plan and Main Block Romi Khosla and his team (Group India)

Spa including indoor pool, master plan improvements, extension of 50 rooms,

golf house Design Cell Pvt Ltd

Builder: CE Construction Pvt Ltt

Number of guest units:
Suites: 6

S-Deluxe: 78

Deluxe: 16

Max. number of guests:

Other facilities on site: Coffee shop, private dining, bar, lounge hall, travel desk,
business centre, conference hall, room service, laundry, house keeping, souvenir shop,
swimming pool, spa, golf course etc.
Site area: Out of its 700 acres of forest land, 100 acres into resort buildings and golf
course.
Parking: 80 plus cars
Access methods: Situated inside the serene Gokarna Protected Forest only 10
kilometers from Kathmandu city and Tribhuvan International Airport

Principal attraction in the area: Harmony spa, South Asia finest 18 hole golf course,
hiking, jungle walk, hiking, bird watching, jungle paint ball, cart tour etc
Concept of Gokarna Forest Resort:
The architecture of Gokarna Resort is primarily reflected by the main building,
following distinct elements of the traditional Malla architecture but inspired by the
transformed Patan Museum. The typical courtyard plan, the towering temple- like
structures at the corners, exposed brick facades, carved wooden colonnades and
decorative windows crowned by huge overhangs of hipped roofs reckons a lot about
Nepals native style. The traditional elements with combination of metal and wood on

columns and the windows. The entire resort complex is an emulation of form and
space belonging to Nepals traditional architecture .
Location and access
Situated within the city limits of
Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, Gokarna
Resort is located inside the serene
Gokarna Forest Thali,7 km from the
Pashupatinath Temple and 12 km from
Kathmandu Durbar Square located at north
Kathmandu valley.

Forest
temperate
east of

The site
The site is located inside the temperate Gokarna Forest. Spread over 700 acres of
forest Reserve had dozens of religiously significant shrines and temples like Ban
Devi, Gokarneshwor Mahadev, Kanti Bhaira, Naag Isthan, Mahat Kuldevta etc can be
found inside its compounds, signifying its richness in cultural, environmental and
biological diversity. It offers a tranquil location full of natural beauty.
Access and circulation inside the resort
A winding road leads through the
forest up to the main complex,
comprising

mix

of

subtly

Majestic Malla period architecture,

Rana period lodges and sanctuaries
harmoniously blendes to nature.
The access to different blocks is by
Footpath and steps up and down
slopes. The steep stair and footpath
are paved with different patterns of brick and stones. The steps are followed by green
flower belts.
The glass walled corridor with 6 wide through courtyards leads to the restaurant. A
low gradient sloped pathway with 9 for handicapped personnel.

Brief Description
Guard house
The guard house is located at the south of the resort. It has approx. area of 10*10
sq.ft with a single bed and a set of table and chair. It has got video surveillance at the
guard house and lobby.
Front desk/Reception/ Waiting
The entrance is oriented towards east
which leads to the huge waiting space and
warm reception space. There is 24- hour
front desk with area of approx 8*10.
The reception part includes luggage
storage,

tour

desk

ATM/

CASH

Machine.
The waiting area include double sofa
set arrangement with approx space of
12*16.
Restaurant
There are four different outlets: the Hunters Lodge Restaurant, Durbar Restaurant,
Club House Restaurant and the 8848mt bar. All of them in their uniqueness with both
traditional and modern sitting arrangement.
Durbar Restaurant
The Durbar Restaurant has been
designed to provide experience of
dining in Durbar. It is inside the
traditional

designed

restaurant

facing beautiful courtyard.

Seating Capacity: Indoor 70 pax
and patio 30 pax.

Area: 25*50 approx

Clubhouse Restaurant
Clubhouse Restaurant offers a panoramic
view of evergreen forest encircling the
18 hole golf course in peaceful
environment. Its specialty is Thai and
Chinese delicacies.
Seating Capacity: indoor 55pax and
patio 40 pax
Area: 25*60 approx
8848 MT. bar and patio
Named after the height of Mt. Everest
the bar is well equipped with world
class beverages. The interior has
French architecture design to provide
cozy and comfort ambiance with a
snooker pool on the side.
Seating Capacity: Indoor 55pax and Patio
40pax
Area: approx . 30* 60 excluding courtyard patio
Kitchen
Large spacious separate kitchen for restaurants with marble on the flooring. Natural
light and ventilation are good and it is provided with chimney at the central roof. The
approximate size of Durbar restaurant is 20*30 while the Hunters lodge has
separate kitchen which provide Nepali food with area of 50*50 including Kitchen
area.
Accommodation
Gokarna Forest Resort offers well-furnished exotic superior rooms of high quality. All
the rooms are fully equipped with air condition, smoke detectors, electronic safe
locks, two-bottles of complimentary mineral water, luxurious herbal bath amenities,
and tea/coffee maker. Free access to Sauna, Jacuzzi, Gymnasium, Swimming pool and
morning yoga.

Superior Room
Room size: 32-35 sq.m
Beds: 1 single Bed/ 2 single Beds/ 1 Queen Bed/ 1 Double Bed
View: Garden or Forest

Fully air conditioned & heating,

smoke detectors, electronic safe
lock, luxurious herbal bath
amenities, tea/coffee maker with
extended facilities like ,steam,
sauna, Jacuzzi, gymnasium,
swimming pool & morning yoga.
The rooms has got wide glass window and floor with tile and parquetting. It has got
study table with artificial lightening.

Junior Suite
Room size: 42-48 sq.m
Beds: 1 king bed
View: Garden

The most distinguished feature of

this category is a new dcor in a
classic style offering balcony. The
balcony provides you with
breathtaking view of golf courses,
the jungle and the courtyard. The
suit comes with the services such as a
mini bar, tea/coffee making facility, an LCD cable Television, a bathtub, an electronic

safe box, wireless internet connection, a ceiling fan, organic soap, herbal shampoo
and an air conditioner.

Club Room
Room size: 36-38 sq.m
Beds: 1 double bed or 2 single bed
View: Garden
Club rooms feature a fresh, new dcor in
a class style to
resemble old Malla
Architect (10th 18th century). The spacious bright interior
provides you with comfort and
luxury. Available in both the
courtyard and jungle view, these rooms have been
designed to provide you the
experience of being in a
jungle with highest
comfort. You will find the
rooms fully equipped with air conditioner, ceiling fan, LCD television, finest organic
soap and herbal shampoo. The rooms have 24 hours hot water, a bathtub, electronic
safe box, mini bar and facility for making coffee and tea.
Gokarna Suite
Room size: 93 sq.m
Beds: 1 queen bed/ Sofa bed
View: Garden

The interior architecture portraits

a classic Nepali culture in a
romantic ambience. A highly
specious rooms extended up to 93 sq
meters, is equipped with a
wardrobe and a sitting area. A
square bathtubs with 24 hours
running hot water gives you
perfect relaxation. A view from windows portraits a romantic aura with beautiful
backdrop of courtyard.

Deluxe Rooms
Room size: 33to 38 sq.m
Beds: 2 Single beds/ 1Double Bed /1 Double Bed
The main complex was
inspired by architectural
elements of the Royal
Palaces from the Late Malla Period
(1382 - 1768). Deluxe rooms are
the biggest rooms of the
category available in
the city. Our spacious
bathrooms with
traditional square bath
tub.
Large wardrobe and
electronic safe are main
components. Deluxe rooms with
courtyard and jungle view are fully equipped with air-conditions, ceiling fans and
LCD Television.
Conference or seminar hall
It has the perfect venue to hold office meetings, international and
national conferences, conventions and exhibitions. It has got different types of halls as
per the requirements of clients and their programmes. The halls are in first floor.

Meeting hall can accommodate

Kastiri) 90person. It has got
area of 800-1000sq.ft
The seminar hall(Mirg) san
accommodate 90 person. It
has area of 800-1000 sq.ft
The conference hall
(Trishna)can accommodate
200-250 person with area
approx 30*60

Swimming pool
The temperature regulated indoor swimming pool to cool down and unwind after a
jungle walk. The size of swimming pool is 12m*8m . it is risk free with dim
underwater lights and it organizes pool party once a year.

The spa and health club

Harmony spa inside the resort

combines
within

therapeutic

natural

care

environment.

Heamony spa includes a variety

of

rejuvenating

emphasizing

courses,
Ayurvedic

treatments with in Ayura, a

dedicated Ayurvedic treatment
area, the Adam and Eve and serenity massage rooms. The health club encompasses
Apsara, the Beauty Treatment center, an indoor temperature controlled pool complex,
luxurious changing rooms each with a sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi. The large well
equipped gym, with a large windows.
The health club offers equipped with treadmills, rowing machines and free weights.

Interior furniture/ furnishing

The wicker furniture and dark
timber are the main elements of the
resort. All the units in the
complexes has comfortable
traditional furniture. The wall
hangings and decoration of local
mall architecture and woodcraft are
displayed. The courtyard is
surrounded by four towers in the cardinal directions that are finished with exposed
bricks, carved wooden columns, latticed windows and decorated frames, exhibiting
basic features of the architecture of older times. Fitted with tiled or wooden flooring,
spacious rooms feature large windows and Nepali style decoration.

Landscaping
Landscaping is the most important feature of resort. Gokarna forest resort is nicely
blended with the landscape. It has lots of outdoor seating arrangement and Gazebo

forms.

The

path

and

sloped

pathway are paved with stones and

brick in different pattern. The golf
course is one of the main attraction of
resort as it is well maintained. Outdoor
activities

as

playground

and

courtyard,
lawns

children
are

well

connected with private and semi

private areas.
Services
Parking
The main car parking can park 100
cars. It is located in the south of main
entrance. The parking area has black
topped and blended with green belt.

Water supply and sanitation

Water reservoir has been located near at the back of the complexes. Water is collected
in water tank. Solar heaters are located on the roof and in lawn which supply hot
water. Proper sanitation is maintained in the resort premises.
Solid waste management
Solid waste management is done naturally. The waste materials which can be
decomposed are dumped inside the resort. The waste coming out from kitchen and dry
waste which cannot be decomposed is dumped by the help of vehicle. Waste water
from kitchen, bathroom, laundry and toilet is managed by the same pipeline.
Electrification
Electricity is brought from the main line from which distribution to individual
buildings is made. The supplied power is utilized for general lighting and a few
electrical applications such as refrigerators, air conditioning/ heating and audio visual
equipment.

Golf course
South Asias finest and one of the

worlds

spectacular Golf Course is set

within 470 acres of the hundreds of years old
Gokarna Forest Reserve.
Designed by David Kidd( Gleneagles Golf
Developments of Scotland) the 6715
yard par 72 course ,18hole boasts the
only Bent Grass Greens in South A

sia.

It was opened since 1999.

The deliberate small greens, narrow fairways,

closed out of
bound fences and surrounding
water ponds make the course
tricky. The course has its own
driving range. A club house
with coffee shop provides a

suitable atmosphere for relaxation after the game. One

can buy souvenirs at the pro shop located in club house.
Merits
Suitable location for forest resort

Good natural environment setting

Maximum rooms facing the golf course and garden

Outer patio in every restaurant

Segregation of public, semi private and private space with the use of
courtyards

Demerits