Solid Rock Lodge

Simon and Mina are friendly and helpful. They have an organic garden full of vegetables. Mina is an excellent cook, easy to eat vegan and vegetarian here. Fresh teas also. Take a break from noisy Kathmandu, fresh clean air and forests.

Set in picturesque hills this place is fantastic. Simon,, mina and milan their son are such a special family that make you feel apart of the family. Loved watching mina go to garden to collect fresh herbs and spices to make the masala omelet in the morning. Food in general was great. Beautiful walks in the surrounding hills. Thank you will be back with my son to do champadevi.

What a wonderful few days I spend at Solid Rock Lodge. Tucked away up the top end of a forested valley, I read, dozed, strolled and recharged my batteries, away from the noise of roads and busy towns. But not far to walk to Pharping or jump in a cab. I felt such peace here, and a calm welcome from Mina and Simon. Rustic charm, lovely home made food, highly recommended.

We had an amazing time at Solid Rock. Mina and Simon took such good care of us, they went above and beyond. Simon took us on trail along the hills nearby and we had such great conversations with the both of them. 100% recommended if you are planning to stay in Parphing. Thank you both for your love and kidness and we hope to see you again soon!! Best wishes from Maud and Olaf :D

A hidden gem tucked in the heart of the forest — peaceful, easy to access, and truly special. The setting makes you feel like you're sleeping in nature, surrounded by calm and greenery. The host is incredibly welcoming and speaks English very well, which made everything smooth and pleasant. Part of the *Travel, Taste, Tell* journey by *Daniel Bărnuți*.

Simon and Mina were the perfect hosts, they were very welcoming and they, along with their family, really went of their way to make the stay amazing. The rooms were comfy and clean and the food they made was delicious. The location is also amazing, nestled in the hillside of the village of Dollu, it gave a good sense of village living with some beautiful scenery. We did the Champa Devi Hike which Simon gave us great tips for. Rocky their dog was an added bonus!

Simon and Mina treat guests like family members. The vibe seems a bit unreal . There are several must see temples and religious caves in the neighborhood. Listening to the sounds of the nature literally removed all the stress after 3 nights of staying here

Solid Rock is not far from Kathmandu/ Boudha, but it is worlds apart. It lies at the end of the Valley and is such a relaxed place. The hosts Minna and Simon are very welcoming and great resources. The food from the garden is amazing (homemade hog plum pickle and marmalade!) and we learned a lot about local cuisine. While the Asura Cave is a walk of about 50min away, we really enjoyed the proximity to the Yeshe Tsogyel and Mandarava Caves. 5 dorjes out of 5 😉