Located in the heart of the bustling tourist hub, Thamel, Chhaya Center is one of the largest multifaceted mega complexes in Nepal. A spectacular shopping paradise covering an area of 86000 sq. ft., this center is a home to international and national brand outlets, casino, conference halls, and the only five-star hotel in Thamel “The Aloft” from its 5th floor to 15th floor. Due to its own set of attractions, Chhaya Center is sure to catch your heart and eyes. Here is a quick guide to Chhaya Center that we hope will definitely be helpful to plan your next trip here.
Getting Here
Chhaya Center lies in Thamel, one of the major centers of Kathmandu city. It is about 50 m north of Sanchayakosh Chowk, Thamel, and about 100 m south of Ascol College Chowk, Lainchaur. Getting to Chhaya Center is easy if you are using taxi as taxi drivers are very familiar with this area. It is approximately 1 km away from the bus terminal in Ratna Park. You can reach this mega complex on foot in 20 minutes from there. If you want to take a local transport, then there are stations at Ratna Park and New Bus Park, Gongabu. You can get bus/micro vans which will take you through Lainchaur and drop you near Thamel which is just 2 minutes’ walk away from Chhaya Center.
Shop
This mega complex has the capacity of more than 200 outlets with about 100 in operation already. The shops guarantee to have something for every taste and budget. Indulge yourself in unique shopping experience with various International and local brands and brim your closet with the latest fashion and accessories.
Dine
Compliment your day of shopping with a hearty meal, restorative beverages, or a light snack at the finest restaurants including Marcopolo, Himalayan Java etc. Restaurants in this mega complex offers varieties of Nepali and continental dishes that will delight your taste buds.
Beauty and Salon
Chhaya Center also caters to all your beauty care needs. It houses high-end chain beauty salons like Hair n Shanti and Bliss by Sakil Kunwar which have fully qualified and experienced beauty therapy professionals to provide best results for hair and beauty care. They offer all types of treatments including hair cutting, threading, waxing, tints, nails extensions, facial etc. in their top notch international standards salons.
Hotel
“The Aloft” the first five-star hotel in Thamel, is the biggest attraction of Chhaya Center. With 166 modern spacious rooms, warm and welcoming staff, this place provides sophisticated experience and offers great comfort and luxury living. Its another attraction Casino Waldo is also going to open soon.
Events
The open courtyard of Chhaya Center is also famous for hosting several events including mega sales, concerts, exhibitions round the year. Organizational Events, Social and Religious functions and fitness workshops are the events that happen frequently in this place.
Entertainments
An exclusive “Play Boy” Discotheque, the underground nightclub is the perfect place for dancing and live music to spend quality time here. On the 4th floor this mega complex has got 2 screen multiplex managed by QFX to cater all the movie buffs out there every Friday. Even though if you are not in shopping mood, you can walk around and admire the beauty of this complex together with a pleasurable experience.
Parking
Chhaya Center has ample of underground parking space that can accommodate over 400 cars and additional 44 two wheelers. So, make sure to make a note of where you parked your vehicle.
So, if you are at Thamel and don’t have place to visit, fret not because visiting Chhaya Center can easily take up your day where you can wander in its vast arrays of stores, food and entertainment options.