KATHMANDU, Jan. 18 -- Vivanta Kathmandu Hotel has started operation from Thursday.

The hotel is promoted by CG Hospitality, a hospitality arm of Chaudhary Group, and NE Group, and managed by Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) which owns the Taj brand.

IHCL currently operates 145 hotels across four continents, 11 countries and 72 locations.

Vivanta Kathmandu will be the second hotel of CG Hospitality in Nepal with IHCL after Meghauli Serai - a Taj Safaris Lodge in Chitwan National Park.

"Located in Jhamsikhel, Vivanta Kathmandu has 110 rooms offering urbane rooms and avant-garde restaurants," a statement issued by RR Hotels and Resorts on Thursday read.

The promoters claim that the hotel could be a perfect option for short and long stay...