LOCATION: Located 200 km west of Kathmandu, the Best Western New Hotel Crystal, managed by Ajaya Ratna Sthapit, is located midway between Pehwa Lake and the city center. Ideal for nature or hiking enthusiasts, the hotel is located near the Annapurna mountain range and Mt. Machhapuchhare, also known as Fish Tail Peak.

Hotel New Crystal is the perfect sanctuary for nature lovers or mountaineers and trekkers alike. With its relaxed atmosphere, warm Nepalese Hospitality and a touch of that old gentleness makes Pokhara and the Hotel New Crystal a place of exceptional charm and a wonder for the guests to spent some time amidst blissful nature.

ACCOMMODATION: All rooms are individually airconditioned with private bath & shower with IDD telephone. Hotel New Crystal, built before the Kathmandu-Pokhara Highway in the early 1960's, has given shelter and pleasure to many hikers and nature lovers. Spread out within 25 acres of prime flat, the hotel with its 95 deluxe rooms, all facing the magnificent northern mountain views, has a garden lush with a variety of seasonal flowers and creepers under the shadow of the famous.

FACILITIES & SERVICES: The full-service hotel has 40 well-appointed guest rooms, cottages and suites. All rooms are centrally air conditioned and most have mountain views. The Best Western New Hotel Crystal also features a multi-cuisine restaurant, coffee shop, two bars, business facilities, IDD phones, satellite television, currency exchange, safe deposit, laundry service, doctor on call, car rentals and boating and fishing arrangements.

As part of the Best Western chain, this hotel will benefit from the worldwide toll-free reservations system, as well as marketing, national advertising, public relations, sales and training services.