Hotel Name

Le Meridien Kathmandu

Resort Name

Gokarna Forest Golf Resort & Spa

City:

Kathmandu (KTM)

Elevation of Kathmandu Valley

1,336m (4,400 ft)

Country:

Nepal (NP)

Rooms Available for stay:

55 rooms

Harmony Spa

Indoor temperature controlled pool, Gym, Beauty Treatment Center, Treatment rooms, Spa facilities.

Golf Course

18 Holes par 72 - 6715 / 6305 / 5977 / 5586 yds

Distance/Time from Airport:

10 km. (20 minutes)

Distance/Time from town center:

7 km. (20 minutes) due N.E. from Town Center

Distance/Time from Hyatt

4 km. (10 minutes)

Distance/Time from Boudhnath

3.5 km. (8 minutes)

Taxi Fare:

US$7~10

Visa fee on arrival at the Airport

US$30

Airport Tax to SAARC countries

US$19

Airport Tax to other countries

US$24

Currency – Nepalese Rupee (Nrs) /

Indian Rupee (INR)1.6 (fixed) 

Currency – Nepalese Rupee /

US$70~75 (floating)

Total Size of Gokarna Forest

approx. 750 Acres

Total Size of Land

approx.470 Acres

Earmarked for project

approx 240 Acres (971,280 m2)

Preserved forest for recreation use

approx 230 Acres

Area of site available for hotel estate

72,000 m2

Total capacity of main car park

100

Number of jobs to be created - estimated

245

Golf Course:

Par 72,18 Hole: 6,715 yards – open since 1999

Golf Club House:

Pro Shop, Restaurant & Bar, Changing Rooms- existing

Golf Practice tee:

Operational

Room Facilities :

Forest or Garden view, Fresh Air and heated air-conditioning, Tea/Coffee making, Mini Bar, Internet Access, Satellite TV, Hair dryer, Telephone, Tub/Shower, Writing Desk.

Technical:

Technical: 220V electricity supply with managed backup, Fire fighting & addressable fire detection, PABX with ISDN compatibility & Tele account facilities.

Facilities -

Coffee Shop, Private Dining, Bar, Lounge hall, Travel Desk, Business Center, Conference Hall, Room Service, Laundry & Dry cleaning, Housekeeping.

Spa and Treatment facilities , indoor temperature controlled swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Steam, Sauna, massage rooms and Gym.

Rooms First Opened

Mid 2002

Present Number of rooms

55 rooms

Number of rooms after next phase

88 rooms

Average area per unit Cottage Block (16rooms)

33 m2

Average area per unit Main Block (68 rooms) 

45 m2

Average area of Suite in Garden Wing ( Rana Lodge)

90 m2

Hunter's Lodge Reception and Service

104 m2

Cottage Conference room 

 57 m2

Hunter's Lodge Parking Area capacity (free) 

10

Main Building's Reception Lobby & luggage hold

100 m2

Main Building's Coffee shop & Bar

180 m2

Main Building's lounge hall & bar & terrace

160 m2

Main Building's 3 shops (23 m² each)

69 m2

Garden & Lawns adjacent to public & private areas

3,000 m2

Main Building rooms supported with back up offices, Public wash rooms, S&M offices, meeting rooms, Staff facilities, kitchen, store, receiving etc. (approx)

400 m2

Spa Opened

July 2003

Spa parking (free)

50

Main parking (free)

100

Indoor Pool area

320 m2

Main Temperature controlled Pool

110 m2

Gymnasium

110 m2

Sauna / Steam / Jacuzzi     

2 each

Massage Rooms     

2

Total Constructed area SPA 

570 m2

The Golf course has been open since 1999.

Golf Club:

18 Hole,Par 72 Course: 6,715 yards – Completed 1999

Course Designer:

David McLay Kidd of Gleneagles Golf Developments

Approx area used:

150 Acres

Golf Club House:

Pro Shop, Restaurant & Bar, Changing Rooms - Completed

Golf Practice tee:

15 people, Undergoing expansion – open for use.

No. of trees planted:

Over 4,000 surviving

Distance from Hotel:

50 meters

Scorecard:

http://www.gokarna.com/html/score_card.html

Type of course:

Walking course Only

Night golfing:

Not available

Fairways grass:

Local Bermuda

Greens:

Bent Grass– sand based - built to USGA specifications

Irrigation:

Medium depth Tube wells (80~100m) – Semi auto Toro popup sprinklers system.

Drainage:

Extensive underground drainage and streams Course playable within 30 min. of heavy monsoon downpours.

Distances in:

Yards to the center of the green

Distance markers:

At 100, 150 & 200 yards from the center of the green Sprinkler heads markers to the front edge of the green

Practice facilities:

Driving Range and Pitching & Putting Green

Accommodation:

Available

Reciprocal & Affiliated Clubs:

None as of Aug 2004

Practice Range:

Yes

Golf Lessons:

Available through Professionals

Pro Shop:

Yes

Changing Rooms:

Yes

Restaurant:

Continental / Traditional / Thai