Star View B&B & Retreat Center

Intro Offer: This is a brand new guest house at the top of Changunarayan ancient temple village near Bhaktapur, Nepal. Not only is your breakfast included, but your lunch and dinner will also be included and prepared to your order.

The Space

This brand new, Cat. 9 earthquake safe, bed & breakfast with 24 hour electric and gas water heating to assure you of hot water, is located right outside the West Gate of the ancient Hindu temple. It is the oldest temple still actively used in the Kathmandu Valley. It is like a step back in time.

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If you are looking for nightlife of Thamel, this is not for you for two reasons. First, it is a long ride to Thamel, about an hour. Secondly, if you are out that late you would not be able to get a ride home. But if you want a very quiet place where the air is clear and you can almost touch the stars from our rooftop then you will enjoy it. In fact, you would do well to schedule your first night or two here to recover from your trip from the West.

Guest Access

The Italian restaurant will not be open for a few months, so you will be able to have access to the kitchen if you like to cook. We will also have a TV in one of the living rooms. The other one, of equal size, will be for using the WIFI or visiting.

Interaction with Guests

I am always happy to help my guests with information about Nepal and have a box full of tourist brochures.

I do not have a trekking agency and do not earn any money on my advice except for sales from my eBook, Nepal: A Tourist's Manual, which you can find via (website hidden) search.

I do have a 'Nepali Grandson' who can take you on a motorcycle trek for less than $10 for the day. He is very kind and honest.

The Neighborhood

Although still in the Kathmandu Valley, we are a bit higher. We have beautiful views and clean air. This is an ancient village. Many of the people do not speak English. The people live and dress as they have for generations. They are very friendly.

Getting around

There are buses that leave to Bhaktapur every 30 minutes, all day long. From there you can go to Kathmandu or just enjoy this ancient city. It is also very beautiful. If you come during a full moon there is usually a festival. Some are not so tourist friendly, but others can be the highpoint of your trip.

Other Things to Note

There is a 100 NRs. ($1.) admission donation, but will be good for the time you are here in Changunarayan if you are staying at a guest house here. They are restoring the temple area very nicely.