Basera opens its door to tourists

Kathmandu, Dec. 17

Basera Boutique Hotel in front of the Singha Durbar has come into operation. The hotel management has organised a soft launch programme to commence its operation as the fear of coronavirus gradually decreases.

Expanded in 36 Aana area and located at the premium location besides the South Gate of the country’s administrative centre-Singhadurbar, the hotel features typical Nepali design and look.

“We want to exhibit Nepali culture, food and hospitality at Basera. The concept was to have indigenous design and attraction. It supports local entrepreneurs and traders while we can’t construct better modern structure compared to hotels in foreign land,” said Helen Ghimire, Manager of the hotel.

The construction of hotel was started six years ago. “It took about five years to create wood arts such as windows, doors, furniture and ceilings to be used in the hotel,” said Ghimire. The hotel has spent about Rs. 200 million in wood items.

The use of wood carvings had sent the construction costs and time up by 30 per cent.

Basera has 60 rooms and 90 beds, three restaurants – Nepali, continental and day menu. Conference hall can accommodate about 300 people and can be partitioned into three different rooms as per need.

The hotel has employed 40 people now and will employ about 100 when it runs in full capacity. It is charging about Rs. 6,000 per night with bed and breakfast. “Rooms are expensive compared to other hotels around. But consultants have suggested to charge up to US$200,” said the hotel.

Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 18 December 2020.