The Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu | The terracotta walls and exquisite traditional architecture were already soothing my anxious soul, and I had only just arrived in Kathmandu. The wispy blue jacaranda trees fluttered in the breeze in the courtyard as guests and staff milled about.
The Dwarika’s Hotel would be my refuge for the next couple of days, and it felt like a world away from the chaos back home, which was, quite literally, smouldering in May. I had barely a day in the city, which left me with precious little time to explore. And yet, this remarkable hotel turned out to be a world in itself with its rich history, layered in culture, and ripe for discovery.