Just 30 minutes from the city centre of Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, is Le Meridien Kathmandu Gokarna Forest Golf Resort & Spa - ideally located in the 470 acre Gokarna Forest which was once the private hunting grounds of the Nepalese kings.

The serene setting of Le Meridien Kathmandu Gokarna Forest Golf Resort & Spa is overwhelming - deer and monkeys roam freely in this enchanting sanctuary. Activities on offer include jungle walks, secluded picnics and bird watching. Guests can also discover many local holy places of worship within the Gokarna forest.

For relaxation and pampering, guests can visit the resort's Harmony Spa, which combines therapeutic care in a natural environment and overlooks the lush valley below.

Golfers will be amazed by the resort's outstanding 18-hole golf course. Set against the backdrop of the snow capped Himalayas, the golf course was designed by Gleneagles Golf Developments and boasts the only Bent Grass Greens in South Asia making it one of the highlights of the professional circuits in the region.

Other leisure options include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam, jacuzzi and the best equipped gym in Nepal.

Le Meridien Kathmandu Gokarna Forest Golf Resort & Spa offers 55 deluxe rooms and suites, an international cuisine restaurant, a Club house restaurant and two bars.

For business and leisure events, the resort offers conference and banquet facilities for up to 150 people.