Entertainment & Sports

With the thrills of outdoor activities Nepal also offers city fun for its visitors. While visitors enjoy the rustic by simply beholding spectacular sights and partaking in the activities of exotic cultures, in cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara some entertainment is on par with western world.

Visitors have a choice from a potpourri of amusements. They can: partake in cultural shows that include theater and local art; wine and dine at premier hotels that provide excellent service; enjoy music and dance at newly-opened discotheques; try a luck at rummy or blackjack at one of our casinos; enjoy a game of golf in our Himalyan serenity; or just watch a movie as cozy twosome in one of our movie theaters.

A taste of Nepali culture is still sought by tourists. Visitors are fascinated by ethnic ambience in local restaurants that serve authentic Nepali food. Art galleries and museums of the Valley exhibiting cultural treasures are also among preferred tourist choices. Health clubs and gymnasiums are available for sports lovers. While latest Nepali and Hindi movies run in most movie theaters, a theatre in Kathmandu also runs good English movies. Video and DVD stores offer wider range of choices.

Casino Nepal
Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Tahachal, Kathmandu
Open : 24 hours
Tel : +977 -1-427 0244, 427 1011
Fax : +977-1-427 1244
Email : rdt@mos.com.np

Casino Anna
Hotel de'L Annapurna, Durbar Marg, Kathmandu
Open : 24 hours
Tel : +977 -1-422 8650
Fax : +977-1-422 5228
Email : casanna@mos.com.np

Casino Everest
Hotel Everest, New Baneswore, Kathmandu
Open : 24 hours
Fax : +977-1-449 0288
Email : everest@_mos.com.np

Casino Royale
Hotel Yak & Yeti, Dubar Marg, Kathmandu
Open : 24 hours
Tel : + 977 -1-422 8481, 441 0007
Fax : +977-1-422 3933
Email : royal@mos.com.np

Casino Rad
Hotel Radisson, Lazimpat, Kathmandu
Open : 24 hours
Tel : +977 -1-441 1818
Email : casinorad@mos.com.np

Casino Tara
Hyatt Regency, Boudha, Kathmandu
Open : 24 hours
Tel : +977 -1-449 1234 Ext. 5924
Email : casinotara@mos.com.np

One of the most expensive sports of the world, golf was started in Nepal by the families. The history of golf in Nepal goes back to the time when a delegation of Rana ministers returned home with golf clubs from a visit to Scotland. They started playing golf in what is today's Gaucharan. The first real golf tournament Lava Cup was started in 1920.

Gokarna Forest Golf Resort (18 holes), Kathmandu The Gokarna Forest Golf Resort, is one of the finest in South Asia. It is a 72-course golf area with 18 holes. The course is set in an old forest area of the Valley. Near the resort is Harmony Spa, for soothing golf senses. Email : golf@lemeridien-kathmandu.com Address : Le Meridien Kathmandu, Gokarna Forest Golf Resort, Rajnikunj Gokarna, Thali P.O. Box: 20498, Kathmandu, Nepal Phone : +977 -1-445 1212, 445 0444 Fax :+977-1-445 0002 View website

Nepal Golf Club (9 holes), Kathmandu Established in 1829, Nepal Golf Course in Kathmandu's Til Ganga is one of the oldest of Nepal and of Asia. The course was conferred the title of '' in 1911. Email : rngc@mail.com.np Address : Nepal Golf Club, Tilganga, Kathmandu, Nepal. Phone :+ 977-1-449 4247

Army Golf Course (9 holes - private), Kathmandu Email : ghanagolf@yahoo.com Address : Army Golf Club, Gujeshwori, Kathmandu, Nepal. Phone : +977-1-449 1761 Fax :+ 977-1-448 0246

Himalayan Golf Course (9 holes), Pokhara The Himalayan Golf Club in Pokhara situated about 6 kilometers away from the city is a recently completed pro-championship designed 9 holes golf course which is located in a beautiful amphitheater like setting of a river canyon scene with a panoramic view of the Annapurna Himalayan range. Email : himgolf@fewanet.com.np Address : Himalayan Golf Course, PO BOX 208, Majeri Patan, Pokhara, Nepal. Phone : +97 -1-61-521 882, 527 204 Fax :+977-1-61-521 882 View website

Yeti Golf Club (9 holes, par 3, Fulbari Hotel), Pokhara Email : sales@fulbari.com.np Address : Fulbari Resort & Spa, Yeti Golf Club, P.O. Box 334, Pokhara, Nepal. Phone : +977-61-523 451 (Pokhara), +977-1-478 1462,478 0882 (Kathmandu) Fax : +977-61-528 482 (Pokhara),+977-1-478 0306(Kathmandu) View website

Nirvana Country Club (9 holes), Dharan. Email : nirvanaresort@hotmail.com Address : Nirvana Country Club, Health & Golf Resort, Ghapa Camp, Dharan, Nepal. Phone : +977-1-25-526 801, 526 802, 525 555 (Dharan), +977-1-424 2021, 424 7071 (Kathmandu) View website

Chaudhary Group Golf Club, private (9 hole), Nawalparasi.

Email : cug@chaudharygroup.com
Address : Ganga Devi Choudhary Udyog Gram, Dumkauli, Nawalparasi, Nepal.
Phone : +977-1-78-529 508, 529 522 (Nawalparasi),+977-1-552 5039, 552 5041 (Kathmandu
Fax : +977-1- 78-545 122 (Nawalparasi),+977-1-552 3818 (Kathmandu)

Kathmandu, which is generally a quiet city after twilight bustles with life till the wee hours of morning in the narrow alleys of Thamel and other selected places. Bars and pubs, many of which feature live music stay open till late night while discotheques function to keep boredom at bay for the young Nepali crowd and tourists out for the night.

Some popular nightlife hubs are Galaxy in Hotel Everest, Rox Bar at the Hyatt Regency, Disco in Durbarmarg, Fire Club in Thamel and Platinum in Hotel Yak and Yeti. Frequent private parties are also organized at various places especially during weekends and public holidays.

Kathmandu offers dining varieties that range from the exotica of five-star menus to roadside café experience. The best part about it is that the price range is easily affordable for most tourists. Restaurants in Kathmandu and around the Valley have improved a great deal in the last several years.

Indian, Chinese, continental and enough other varieties are available to satisfy the palate of a food connoisseur. Visitors, also enjoy authentic taste of indigenous cuisines in the ethnic ambience of Nepali restaurants. Restaurants and food joints in the nooks and corners of Thamel are very popular among Western visitors. In some restaurants of Kathmandu and Pokhara, traditional songs and dances are performed by local artists during meals.