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Welcome to Paradise, Joy Source Resort with breath taking views of the Pharping village and snow - capped Himalayas from Mt.Everest to Mt.Ganesh. The property is surrounded by fresh wild forest, lush organic farms, and an authentic village feel. Our charming artistic cabins are cozy and comfortable for lazy stays, yoga, meditation, and family gathering. Our country kitchen and bakery use organic locally sourced ingredients for delicious choice of meals. 
Our socially responsible community, runs a free school for the village children, is home for True Passion Soulwear artistic clothing Atelier ,the heart of the community. A personalized and experiential stay for a traveler at a transformative holiday. The ancient village of Pharping ( Yang-le-sho ) and Dakshinkali are at walking distance, home to over 30 Tibetan Monasteries and Ancient sacred temples like Dakshinkali, Vajra Yogini, and Asura Cave, Guru Rimpoche and several Goddess temples lays on crystal rock at an altitude of 1700m. Short and long hiking trials are easy to access from the resort.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
10
Location
10
Free WiFi
10
High score for Kathmandu

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jennie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Absolutely amazing stay AAA+++ Exceeded my expectations. I wanted to stay close to Kathmandu but also get out of the dusty & busy city! And it was perfect. Far enough away but not too much travel time. As soon as you arrive, you are warmly...
  • Beckwith
    It was an incredible beyond any expectations experience !! My sons and I were welcomed like family into the community from the first day. We highly recommend this resort as a place to rest for a while, for those who truly wish to connect...
  • Lizzie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved everything about Joy Source - the delicious organic food, the stunning views, the birdsong, the atelier, the peace, the spirituality and the beautifully designed accommodation. However what really made this place so special were the...
  • Lauren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is just the most incredible place. Words can’t even really describe how wonderful is the team, the place, the food, everything! I was greeted so warmly. The room was gorgeous, the most comfortable bed ever, a real peaceful haven away from the...
  • Koen
    Belgium Belgium
    A beautiful hotel with very friendly owners and staff. It is part of a very interesting community project also including design clothing production, a school, and organic farming. We had a few very good days staying in a beautiful calm area. The...
  • Frédéric
    France France
    Great team great welcome, beautiful location Peaceful place Fantastic food

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Joy Source Resort

Company review score: 10Based on 7 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Welcome to Joy Source Resort in Crystal Earth Eco village. Surrounded by lush organic farms, foresty hills and snow mountain views. This is the perfect place to relax, make hikes and enjoy fresh air and nature in our friendly community environment. The peace and harmony here is ideal for yoga and retrit. Our lounge and picnic spots are perfect for groups and families with kids. The community run restaurant provides locally grown fresh delicious food and our unique cabins include all the comforts. Joy Source family is part of Lamagaun village, still living an authentic Nepali culture way.

Neighbourhood information

Located at 1900m altitude overlooking sacred Pharping valley with tens of temples and Tibetan monasteries creates a magical atmosphere with prayers and mantras filling the valley air. On the east open the magnificent Himalayan snow mountain with a sight of top of Mt. Everest on a clear morning. On the west rise steep high hills where the Kathmandu valley ends. Lamagaun village is mostly turned organic with our support and many small farmers provide goods to our resort and restaurant. there is an easy access to the village to see and experience the village way life style .

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,Finnish,Hindi

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Joy Source Resort & Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Nepalese • Pizza • Asian • European
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Joy Source Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

View

  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
    Additional charge

Entertainment and family services

  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Electric blankets
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Finnish
  • Hindi

House rules
Joy Source Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
US$30 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Complimentary Tea and Coffee are provided.

Please note that the restaurant is open from 7am to 9 pm daily.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Joy Source Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Joy Source Resort