Barahi Hospitality & Leisure has earned seven awards at the 10th South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, highlighting the group’s presence across Nepal’s city hotels, family resorts, jungle lodges and mountain retreats. The recognition spans hospitality, business travel, leisure tourism and corporate social responsibility. The achievements of Barahi Hospitality showcase the diversity of Nepal’s accommodation sector and its growing presence in the regional tourism market.
Seven Silver Awards Recognize Five Properties
The Barahi Hospitality group’s seven awards were presented across five properties in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan, reflecting its presence in several segments of Nepal’s hospitality industry. The honours of Barahi Hospitality include recognition for city hotels, family accommodation, all-inclusive resort experiences, and corporate social responsibility. Together, the awards demonstrate the Barahi Hospitality group’s broad portfolio and its ability to serve different categories of travellers.
The 10th South Asian Travel Awards brought together hospitality and tourism businesses from across South Asia. The 2026 awards ceremony was held at Barceló Nasandhura Malé in the Maldives on October 8, recognizing properties and tourism organizations across the region. The event provides a platform for hospitality businesses to gain regional recognition and showcase their contributions to tourism in Barahi Hospitality.
Aabas Pokhara and Hotel Barahi Pokhara Earn Recognition
Aabas Pokhara received the Silver Award in the Leading City Hotel (Below 40 Rooms) category. The recognition highlights the property’s position in the boutique accommodation segment, which caters to visitors seeking a smaller hotel setting while exploring Pokhara and its surrounding attractions. Its location in the popular tourism city makes it a convenient option for visitors interested in lakeside activities, mountain views and local experiences.
Hotel Barahi Pokhara was recognized in the Leading Family Hotel/Resort category. Located in Pokhara’s Lakeside area, the property serves leisure travellers and families visiting the city, a major gateway for trips to Phewa Lake, the Annapurna region and other destinations in western Nepal. The award highlights the importance of family friendly accommodation in a destination that attracts domestic and international visitors throughout the year.
Barahi Jungle Lodge Wins Two Awards
Barahi Jungle Lodge in Chitwan secured two Silver Awards, including Leading All-Inclusive Hotel/Resort and the Nishan Seneviratne Best CSR Programme. The awards recognize both its hospitality offering and its work in the corporate social responsibility category. The double recognition places the lodge among the group’s notable award-winning properties at this year’s ceremony.
The lodge’s recognition also highlights the connection between accommodation, nature-based travel and responsible tourism in Nepal. Chitwan is known for wildlife experiences and jungle safaris, making hospitality properties in the region an important part of the visitor experience. The CSR award further places community and environmental responsibility among the areas represented in the group’s achievements, reflecting the growing importance of sustainable practices in tourism.
Hotel Barahi Kathmandu and Sarangkot Mountain Lodge Complete the Wins
Hotel Barahi Kathmandu received two Silver Awards: Leading Business Hotel and Leading City Hotel (40 Rooms Above). The honours recognize the property in both the business-travel and larger city-hotel categories, reflecting Kathmandu’s role as a centre for corporate visits and as an entry point for international travellers exploring Nepal. The recognition also reinforces the importance of quality urban accommodation for visitors travelling for business, leisure and cultural experiences.
Sarangkot Mountain Lodge was recognized in the Leading Hill Resort/Hotel category. Situated in the Sarangkot area near Pokhara, the lodge offers visitors mountain scenery and a resort style stay. Together, the awards across the five properties underline the variety of accommodation experiences available through Barahi Hospitality & Leisure, from urban stays to nature based and mountain retreats. The group’s performance at SATA 2026 adds to the visibility of Nepal’s hospitality businesses in the wider South Asian tourism market.
