Siddhartha Hotel is one of the largest and best-known hotels in Nepalgunj, spread over several floors in the city near Mahendra Stadium and Nepalgunj College. It is a short drive from the airport, which matters when your Simikot, Jumla or Talcha flight leaves at 6 am. Rooms are air-conditioned, an essential in a town where May temperatures pass 40 °C, and the hotel has an outdoor pool, restaurant, bar and meeting rooms.
Kailash Mansarovar groups use the hotel heavily between May and September, so staff are used to large groups, early breakfasts, luggage storage while guests are in Tibet, and last-minute changes when mountain flights are delayed. It also works well as a comfortable first night for travellers arriving overland from Lucknow, and as a base before or after a Bardia safari. We book it for most of our Nepalgunj overnights and confirm room categories and airport transfers for each group.
Why we book it
- Short drive to Nepalgunj airport for dawn flights to Simikot, Jumla and Talcha
- Air-conditioning and a pool for the fierce Terai heat
- Experienced with Kailash groups, early departures and luggage storage
Best for
- Pilgrims
- Families
- Groups
- Seniors
Questions travellers ask
Is Siddhartha Hotel Nepalgunj close to the airport?
Yes, it is a short drive from Nepalgunj airport, typically 10–15 minutes in light traffic. The hotel offers airport transfers, which are useful for early mountain flights to Simikot, Jumla and Talcha. We include transfers in our packages and time pick-ups around current flight schedules.
Can I leave luggage at the hotel during a Kailash trip?
Yes. Kailash groups commonly store extra luggage at their Nepalgunj hotel while flying to Simikot with a 15 kg limit. Siddhartha Hotel handles this routinely. Label bags clearly, keep valuables with you, and confirm storage arrangements with your group leader before departure.
Does Siddhartha Hotel Nepalgunj have a swimming pool?
Yes, the hotel has an outdoor pool, which is very welcome from April to September when Nepalgunj is extremely hot. It also has a restaurant, bar and meeting rooms. Pool opening times and any seasonal maintenance closures can change, so ask at check-in.
