Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal today boasts four casinos in
each of its four 5-star hotels.
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Enchanting by Day Mountain Peaks. Durbar Squares. Pagodas. Temples. Bazaars. The Living Goddess. Mythical.
Enthralling by night |
Everyone who has been to Nepal is familiar with the oldest casino
that started in Kathmandu.
Its history, almost 30 years old, is one that is full of fun and excitement for people from the Indian subcontinent. It is situated at the "Soaltee Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza" (the leading and the oldest 5 star hotel in Nepal). There is a subsidized dinner for players every night and an entertainment program as well.
The casino is housed in a mammoth 20,000 sq ft. building and is the biggest casino in Nepal. The casino has very liberal rules and you will be comped in either a villa a few minutes walk from the casino or the adjacent "Holiday Inn" if your play is at a moderate level.
Hotel Soaltee Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Kathmandu, Nepal
In 1992, Casino Anna, located on the premises of 'Hotel De'l Annapurna'
opened its doors and it immediately drew huge crowds. It is the
best located casino, being right in the center of Durbar Marg
- the premier place for shopping as well. The casino is built
on 3 floors. The ground floor is for the children and has slot
machines. The 1st floor has the gaming tables while the top floor
is reserved for tournaments and gets busy only on Saturdays.
If you are in a mood for serious gambling and do not want to be disturbed, you should proceed straight to the 1st floor and indulge in whatever engages your fancy, whether it be blackjack, baccarat, roulette or Kitty - the recently introduced 9 card flush type game. (Simplified Indian version of poker).
For all moderate players the food and drinks are on the house. Your room will be comped if your play meets the house's requirements of minimum bet and number of hours of play. Negotiate well.
Hotel De L' Annapurna, Durbar Marg
Casino Everest likes to concentrate on service. Its motto is "You,
the customer, is No. 1".
It is located in the banquet hall of the Everest Hotel.
Right from the time you enter Casino Everest, you will find that the smiling staff is all set to welcome you with a complimentary welcome drink which could be anything from champagne to fresh orange juice.
Casino Everest is open 24 hours a day and features all the games that would be of interest to you and features live entertainment every night - be it a music or a dance program.
At Casino Everest you will find all meals complimentary. There is no system of any charge for players, and even if you are a moderate or small player or just want to try a hand at the slot machines, you are likely to be entertained with the best entertainment in town, plus offered free drinks and food. If you are a VIP player - the red carpet is rolled out for you. The casino will pick up the tab for your hotel charges, airline expenses and sightseeing as well.
The Everest Hotel, New Baneswor
The latest casino to open was "Casino Royale." This
is situated at the Yak & Yeti Hotel - another leading 5 star
downtown hotel.
The casino was formed out of the old palace wing of the hotel and it is indeed decorated in the grand style of the Rana palaces of Kathmandu.
The service is personalized and for all reasonable size players, the casino will provide complimentary food & beverage. The casino opens at 6 p.m. everyday and closes at 6 a.m. in the morning.
The casino again is spread over three floors; the ground floor serves as a restaurant, the 1st floor has the gaming tables - baccarat, blackjack & roulette, the 3rd floor has the flush (simplified 3-card poker) & rummy.
Hotel Yak & Yeti, Durbar Marg
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