Dwarika’s Hotel is a unique place in South Asia. It stands as a living example of how cultural restoration and tourism can complement each other, leading to the preservation of historical artifacts and the growth of a rich cultural industry, earning its esteemed title as a living museum. What began as an impulsive action grew into a passion, and soon, Dwarika Das Shrestha’s commitment to saving, documenting, and restoring artifacts took on a life of its own. He envisioned that the ancient Newari-style houses, using the rescued carvings, would treasure a new lease of life, and the appreciation of Nepal’s ancient cultural history would endure forever.
