Jhigu Casa

ॐ नमः शिवाय

At Jhigu Casa, the Lord’s grace has always been part of our journey.

The Lord Shiva shrine at Jhigu Casa, set against a hand-painted Mount Kailash mural.

Welcome home

𑐖𑐸𑐖𑐮𑐜𑐵नमस्तेNamaste

JhiguCasa Home Stay welcomes you to the historic and culturally vibrant town of Kirtipur, where Newari heritage, peaceful neighborhoods, and warm hospitality come together. Built in traditional red-brick Newari architecture with carved wooden windows, JhiguCasa offers an authentic cultural stay with modern comfort and safety.

“Our home is your home.”

अतिथि देवो भव

“Our guests are our god”

You arrive as a guest and leave as family. Our doors, our kitchen and our hearts are open to you — come, rest, and let Kirtipur feel like home.

Why our guests linger

Come for the home,
stay for the town.

Surrounded by Kirtipur’s most iconic landmarks — Bagh Bhairab Temple, Uma Maheshwar Temple, Adinath Lokeshwar Temple, Jal Binayak Temple, and Tsoknyi Gechak Ling — guests can experience the town’s deep spiritual and cultural roots within minutes.

Whether you’re here for culture, food, adventure, academia or events — our home is truly your home.

A host in traditional Newari dress offers namaste at the Jhigu Casa reception.
A warm welcome
The red-brick Newari facade of Jhigu Casa in Kirtipur, with carved wooden windows and the house sign.
Our home in Kirtipur

गृहं अतिथिसुखाय

a home for the happiness of the guest

Seven suites, each with a name to live up to

Bagh Bhairab Terrace at Jhigu Casa
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Suite 100

Bagh Bhairab Terrace

Bagh Bhairab — the tiger-god who guards the old town

Where Kirtipur’s rooftops catch the first light.

Named for the historic Bagh Bhairab Temple it overlooks, this 16th-century sanctuary honours Bagh Bhairab — the tiger incarnation of Lord Shiva. Locals believe he watches over Kirtipur, guarding its people and its heritage.

Sleeps
4 adults · 2 kids
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Kitchen
Yes
Total Sq. Feet
472 sq ft
Per room — from
$15/ night
Whole suite
$30/ night

Book one room, or the whole suite (all its rooms together). Prices exclude taxes.

Services

Small kindnesses, arranged the way a family would

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Jhigu Cocina

Fresh Meals from Our Kitchen

Please inquire about our freshly prepared meal service from our kitchen when you arrive. Give us enough advance notice, and our family will cook you a fresh, authentic home-cooked meal — vegetarian or non-vegetarian — made with the warmth and flavours of a Newari home.

Airport Pick-Up & Drop-Off

Arrivals & departures

Airport Pick-Up & Drop-Off

Jhigu Casa provides reliable airport pick-up and drop-off services for all guests. Our team ensures timely, safe, and comfortable transportation to and from Tribhuvan International Airport, making your arrival and departure completely hassle-free. Enjoy a smooth start and finish to your stay with our convenient travel support.

Day Trip Experiences

Out into the valley

Day Trip Experiences

Comfortable, well-planned day trips to nearby cities and iconic landmarks — guided visits to Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur, with their heritage, temples, markets and historic squares. For spiritual travellers, dedicated trips to Pashupatinath and Swayambhunath, the famous Monkey Temple. Choose from our curated destinations, or we’ll create a personalised day trip around your interests.

Chauffeured Rentals

By the day or the week

Chauffeured Rentals

A flexible private vehicle and driver service designed to support guests for any duration — a single day, several days, or an extended stay. Our professional driver ensures safe, comfortable, reliable transport within the Kathmandu Valley and out to nearby cities and attractions. Plan your own schedule, make multiple stops, and travel at your own pace, with trusted assistance and local guidance throughout the journey.

On-Site Laundry Service

The small comforts

On-Site Laundry Service

Convenient on-site laundry for every guest. Our dedicated team handles the washing and drying of your clothing with real care for quality and cleanliness. Whether you stay a night or a season, it keeps your essentials fresh and ready throughout your visit.

Sceneries

The valley, from where we stand

By day · Our units

Indrasthan

From our terrace, guests enjoy a breathtaking sweep across Indradaha and the Dahachowk ridgeline.

First light · Champadevi Heights

Sunrise

A peaceful sunrise from our Jhigu Casa balcony, where the morning light touches the hills beautifully.

All day · Kitchen · Dining Hall

Southwest view from Jhigu Casa

A beautiful southwest-facing view from the Jhigu Casa unit, capturing the valley, greenery, and distant hills.

After dark · Rooftop terrace

Lantern View

The warm lantern glow from the Jhigu Casa units, illuminating the night with a peaceful ambiance.

Places nearby

There is a lot to discover beyond our doors

Right at our door. Our own Newari hill town — temples, stupas, old lanes, lakes and forest trails, all within minutes on foot.

Bagh Bhairab Temple

Temple

0.6 km

Kho Kho Ground

Sport

0.8 km

Kirtipur Hospital

Healthcare

300 m

Uma Maheshwar Temple

Temple

300 m

Tribhuvan University

Landmark

1.5 km

TU National Cricket Stadium

Cricket

1.5 km

Tsoknyi Gechak Ling

Nunnery

3.5 km

Adinath Lokeshwar Temple

Temple

3.5 km

Jal Binayak Temple

Temple

4.5 km

Kirti Bihar

Monastery

1 km

Matsya Narayan Temple

Temple

3 km

Taudaha Lake

Nature

5.5 km

Chobhar Gorge

Nature

4 km

Whoopee Land

Water park

5 km

Champadevi Trek

Trail

7 km

Dahachowk

Hill

9 km

Chandragiri Hills

Viewpoint

10 km

Distances are approximate and vary by route.

The Jhigu Casa facade in Kirtipur

Our home

Come as a guest. Leave with a little piece of home.

Jhigu Casa is run by a family with over a decade of hosting behind them — a red-brick Newari house in Kirtipur, kept clean, safe and warm, where guests are looked after around the clock.