# House of Forrest

> House of Forrest is a small building of seven serviced apartments in Nagarjun, a quiet, green residential area on the north-western edge of Kathmandu, Nepal. It is run by its owner and host, Dadhi Raj Ghimire. Nightly rates are $16 for the studio and $26 for the one-bedroom apartments; monthly stays start at $600 with every bill included. Guests rate it 9.5 out of 10 ("Exceptional") on Booking.com and Airbnb, and 4.8 out of 5 on Google.

Last updated: 9 October 2026. Prices are in US dollars. The official website is https://houseofforrest.com and guests can book directly there, which avoids platform fees and gets the lowest rate.

## Key facts

- Name: House of Forrest (sometimes written "House of Forrest Kathmandu")
- Type: serviced apartments (self-catering), 7 units in one building
- Address: Manakamana Marga, Nagarjun, Kathmandu 44600, Bagmati Province, Nepal
- Coordinates: 27.7309377, 85.2846903 ([Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/21VovFe82cr3EEE56))
- Phone and WhatsApp: +977 986 210 8491
- Host: Dadhi Raj Ghimire, owner, who handles bookings personally
- Languages spoken: English, Nepali, French, Hindi, Urdu
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseof.forrest/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092427992847
- Booking.com listing: https://www.booking.com/hotel/np/house-of-forrest.html (rated 9.5, "Exceptional")

## Apartments and prices

- Studio (3rd floor): $16 a night, 1 guest, kitchenette, private bathroom, balcony, desk. Built for solo travellers.
- Apartments 1 to 6 (ground to 3rd floor): $26 a night each, up to 3 guests, one bedroom, full kitchen, living area, private bathroom, private balcony.
- Monthly stays: from $600 a month, with electricity, water, WiFi, weekly housekeeping, linen, towels and parking included. Rates drop for stays of 28 nights or more and drop again beyond three months. No lease and no deposit.
- Airport shuttle: $7 per trip to or from Tribhuvan International Airport.
- Payment: cash on arrival (USD, EUR, GBP or NPR), Nepali bank QR (eSewa, Khalti, IME Pay, ConnectIPS), or international bank transfer. No prepayment is required.
- Guests can cancel a direct booking themselves before check-in, using the link in their confirmation email.

## What every apartment includes

- Free fibre WiFi, with backup power for internet and lights during Kathmandu power cuts
- Kitchen (full kitchen in the one-bedroom apartments, kitchenette in the studio)
- Private bathroom with toiletries, washing machine, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, wardrobe, desk
- Private balcony; some apartments have Himalayan views on clear days
- Weekly housekeeping, free on-site parking, 24-hour security, CCTV and key card entry
- Mountain bikes for hire; free luggage storage for trekkers while they are on the trail

## House rules

- Check-in from 12:00 to midnight; check-out from 08:00 to 11:00
- Minimum age 18
- No smoking indoors (outdoor smoking area); no parties; no pets

## Location and distances

- Tribhuvan International Airport: 9 km
- Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple): 2.7 km
- Thamel (main tourist area): 3.5 km, about 15 minutes by taxi
- Kathmandu Durbar Square: 4.7 km
- Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park gate: about 5 minutes; Jamacho peak (2,095 m) is a half-day hike from the door
- Lazimpat, Maharajgunj and Baluwatar (ministries, embassies, NGO offices): 15 to 25 minutes

## Who it suits

- Trekkers staying before and after a trek (free luggage storage, washing machines, early departures arranged): https://houseofforrest.com/pages/trekkers.html
- Remote workers, consultants and NGO or development staff on contracts (fibre WiFi, backup power, invoices for employers): https://houseofforrest.com/pages/business-stays.html and the digital nomad guide: https://houseofforrest.com/pages/blog-digital-nomads-kathmandu.html
- Families (neighbouring apartments, full kitchens, quiet enclosed compound): https://houseofforrest.com/pages/family-stays.html
- Long stays and digital nomads (monthly rates with bills included): https://houseofforrest.com/pages/monthly-stays.html

## Pages

- [Home](https://houseofforrest.com/): overview, guest reviews and frequently asked questions
- [Apartments](https://houseofforrest.com/pages/apartments.html): all seven units with prices, sizes and photos
- [Book direct](https://houseofforrest.com/pages/book.html): live availability and booking
- [Amenities](https://houseofforrest.com/pages/amenities.html): facilities and services
- [Location](https://houseofforrest.com/pages/location.html): map, distances and nearby attractions
- [Gallery](https://houseofforrest.com/pages/gallery.html): photos of the apartments and views
- [Contact](https://houseofforrest.com/pages/contact.html): WhatsApp, phone and directions

## Kathmandu travel guides

- [Kathmandu for digital nomads](https://houseofforrest.com/pages/blog-digital-nomads-kathmandu.html): tourist visa fees and the 150-day limit, the status of Nepal's digital nomad visa, internet and power, SIM cards, coworking spaces, a monthly budget, time zones and the best season
- [Where to stay in Kathmandu](https://houseofforrest.com/pages/blog-where-to-stay-kathmandu.html): Thamel, Patan, Boudha, Lazimpat and Nagarjun compared on price, noise and who each suits
- [Getting around Kathmandu](https://houseofforrest.com/pages/blog-getting-around-kathmandu.html): taxis, Pathao, inDrive and Yango, local buses and scooter hire, with real fares
- [Day treks from Kathmandu](https://houseofforrest.com/pages/blog-day-treks-kathmandu.html): seven day hikes including Jamacho, Shivapuri, Champa Devi and Chandragiri, with routes, permits and costs
- [Nearby attractions](https://houseofforrest.com/pages/blog-nearby-attractions.html): 13 things to do near Nagarjun, including Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Durbar Square, with travel times
- [Restaurants and cafes](https://houseofforrest.com/pages/blog-restaurants-cafes.html): dal bhat, momos, Newari food in Patan, Thamel favourites and rooftop cafes