Kathmandu: Ambica Shrestha, the operator of Dwarika’s Hotel and Resort, passed away on Thursday at the age of 91 while undergoing treatment at Medicity Hospital in Lalitpur. Shrestha had been battling pneumonia for the past two months. Her family has announced that her funeral will be held on Friday at Pashupati Aryaghat.
With a remarkable 65-year career in the hotel and tourism industry, Shrestha had been at the helm of Dwarika’s since 1991. A cancer survivor, she defeated the disease four years ago. She is survived by two daughters.
Ambica Shrestha dedicated her life to fulfilling the dreams of her late husband, Dwarika Das Shrestha, by establishing Dwarika’s Hotel. Although the construction began in 1964, the hotel was officially registered in 1977. Throughout her life, she garnered numerous prestigious awards and spent five decades focusing on women’s empowerment and heritage conservation.
She was the founding President of the Federation of Business and Professional Women Nepal and served as the president of the Nepal Heritage Society. Shrestha’s contributions to the tourism industry and her efforts in heritage conservation have left an indelible mark on Nepal.
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