Royal Mountain Travel Magazine Inside Himalayas Issue 4 | Page 48

INSIDE HIMALAYAS | NEPAL | TIBET | BHUTAN INSIDE HIMALAYAS | NEPAL | TIBET | BHUTAN Vajra first of all offers an architectural feast harmonizing beauty and practicality. Phil Hawes, its chief architect was associated with Frank Lloyd Wright and taught graduate architecture with Bruce Goff, the two great promoters of organic architecture. While building the Hotel Vajra, Hawes synergized the traditions of the pagoda style roofing’s of Nepal’s greatest architect Arniko and the use of local materials with the most modern earthquake proof techniques. The mastery of Nepal’s highly skilled artisans’ community reflects in Vajra’s doors and windows which are designed and carved by Utam Raj of Patan. The ceiling frescos of the Great Pagoda Room and pagoda bar are painted by Rinchen Norbu the great Tibetan Master and his associates. Wall frescos in the restaurant are painted by Bimal Moktan the outstanding Tamang Painter. These are some of the features you will discover in Hotel Vajra. For 26 years, we have created products specifically designed to protect you against harsh conditions, allowing you to focus on enjoying your journey. Because, when it comes to the trip of a lifetime, peace of mind is what counts... Nothing else matters. High Performance Outdoor Clothing and Gear NOW IN NEPAL HOTEL VAJRA Bijeswari, Swayambhu, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: +977-1-4271545, Fax: +977-1-4271695 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Web: www.hotelvajra.com 48 www.insidehimalayas.com | By Royal Mountain Travel | 2016 Please visit our showroom: 1st Floor, Hiti Sadan 501/35 Lal Durbar, Narayanhiti Path, Kathmandu, Nepal Phone No.: 014438773/4438774 Email: [email protected], Opening times – 10am to 8 pm daily www.insidehimalayas.com | By Royal Mountain Travel www.facebook.com/redfox.np | www.twitter.com/redfoxnepal | 2016 49