Dhulikhel is a small town but a tourist hub, merely 30 KM away from Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. There are several hotels with different price ranges and facilities. Participants can choose their hotel according to their interests. Discounted rates are available through a range of hotels and facilities. While booking, use the Coupon Code: STARGC-24 for the conference rates

Dhulikhel Lodge Resort 
Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchowk, Nepal 
Tel. (00) 977 11 49 0114, 49 0494, 49 0043 Fax. (00) 977 11 49 0001 
Email: info@dhulikhellodgeresort.com 
Website: https://dhulikhellodgeresort.com/ 

Himalaya Drishya 
Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchowk, Nepal 
Tel. (00) 977 11 66 5342, 66 5343, 66 5344 
Email: sales@himalyadrishyaresort.com, reservation@himalyadrishyaresort.com
Website: https://www.himalayadrishyaresort.com/ 

Aagantuk Resort 
Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchowk, Nepal 
Tel. (00)977 011 49 0419, 49 0420, 49 0421, 49 0422 
Email: dm@aagantukresort.com
Website: https://www.aagantukresort.com/ 

Hotel Sarathi
Resort Marg | Dhulikhel, Nepal | +977 11 490884, +977 11 490994 | info@sarathihotel.com|
Website: https://www.sarathihotel.com/ 

Local Tour
A local tour to one of the three Darbar Squares—Bhaktapur, Patan, and Basantapur in Kathmandu Valley is part of the December 14, 2024 conference program. 

Mountain Flights
November to February is the perfect time to experience true mountain flights in Nepal. Daily flights are available. The flight usually lasts 50 minutes up to an hour. The charges are normally around USD 250 per person (foreign citizens). 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3vXTHBNK1k

Travel
This might be an appropriate time to travel to Pokhara and the surrounding regions! Pokhara would be around 14°C during early December, reflecting the beginning of winter in Nepal. The Annapurna region will be calm at -17°C during the winter.
You may also visit Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, Sauraha (Chitwan National Park), and many more destinations. There are reliable travel agents and service providers.

Travel Agents
Karki Vehicles Rental Service, Lalitpur, Nepal
Ramesh Karki
Mobile: +977-9851003026
E-mail:  info@abilitynepal.com   

Mansoon Travel Dhulikhel
Mobile: 9851001294

More about Nepal: Lonely Planet

Local Attractions

Experience Nepal

Mountain flights

awe-inspiring

The Everest Experience is a mountain flight tour offering a close encounter with the majestic peaks. This unparalleled flight brings you face-to-face with the awe-inspiring Mt. Everest, offering a breathtaking view like no other. You may contact any travel agencies to arrange this on your own. This should be booked independently by the participants. The travel agencies listed above can help if you need guidance.

Local Tour

Free for all

A guided bus tour to a few UNESCO heritage sites including one of the three Darbar Squares—Bhaktapur, Patan, and Basantapur in Kathmandu Valley is part of the December 14, 2024 conference program. Kathmandu University will arrange this tour for registered participants.
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/121/

Academic WEllness

Ambassador

Are you passionate about enhancing wellness in academic environments? We're excited to announce an opportunity that combines education, mindfulness, and the scenic beauty of Nepal into a transformative experience. Become a trailblazer in promoting mental health and academic success by joining our first-ever Academic Wellness Ambassador Training! If you are interested, you can email the STAR VP of Academic Wellness Dr. Narketta Sparkman-Key at nsparkmanhm@gmail.com