The Hilton Kathmandu, one of Nepal’s tallest hotels, was reduced to a burnt shell amid violent anti-government protests this week, covering the country’s skyline in smoke. As protesters, many from Nepal’s restless Gen Z movement, targeted government institutions, parliament buildings, and even political leaders’ private homes, dramatic images showed the glass tower in smoke and flames.
Several images of the multi-story hotel that was set on fire during protests in Nepal on Tuesday have gone viral on social media, revealing that it is now burnt. Smoke is seen rising from the hotel building’s entirely burned side in drone footage.
About Hilton Kathmandu
Hilton Kathmandu was intended to be a cultural statement rather than just a place to stay. Inspired by Buddhist prayer flags, its dazzling exterior of vertical glass fins changed color in response to the changing light. The structure opened toward the Langtang range on one side and mirrored the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu’s streets on the other. World-class hospitality was provided by the hotel’s five restaurants, spa, gym, infinity pool, and spacious event facilities.
In order to classify the skyscraper as an “immediate occupancy” building, a crucial requirement in Nepal, which is prone to earthquakes, engineers incorporated advanced seismic precautions.
The hotel, which was built by the Shanker Group, began construction in 2016 and, following several delays, opened in July 2024. Its goal was to raise Nepal’s level of hospitality to that of other countries. With its vertical glass fins that resembled Buddhist prayer flags, the hotel’s design changed color with the light and had top-notch facilities like dining options, a spa, and event spaces.
The Hilton, which cost about ₹8 billion, included 176 rooms, function spaces, and a rooftop bar with views of the Himalayas. Because of its seismic protections, it was an “immediate occupancy” building, which is essential in earthquake-prone Nepal.
The Hilton’s Current Situation
Hilton Hotel यसरी जल्दैछ।
After genz protesters set fire to the Hilton Hotel #GenZ #Nepalprotest #noCorruptoion pic.twitter.com/oNzUoBVOOZ— Pratima Makhim (@pmakhim) September 9, 2025
That Hilton vision is now in shambles. The hotel, which was once a prism of color and glass, is now ruined by fire, with its windows blasted out, its exterior covered in ashes, and its interiors completely destroyed. There is more to the devastation of Nepal’s tallest hotel than just a tangible loss. It highlights how brittle growth is in a country divided between optimism and disappointment.
Hours of fury devastated what had been crafted over years of investment, design, and cultural intent. The strikes swiftly expanded into a larger rebellion against government stagnation and corruption after starting over limitations on social media apps.
The resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli did little to calm the populace, who were adamant about demanding systemic change. Nepal’s economy, which depends heavily on tourism, suffered a severe blow when the international airport in Kathmandu was forced to temporarily close due to the pandemonium.
DTC Discontinues The Delhi-Kathmandu Bus Service
Nepal’s Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu reopened for business on Wednesday evening after being closed for more than twenty-four hours. The airport sent out a notification on Wednesday asking travelers to contact their individual airline companies to confirm their flights.
Amid turmoil in the neighboring country, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) canceled the international bus service between Delhi and Kathmandu on Wednesday.
“There will be no more bus service. This service, called the Delhi-Kathmandu Maitri Bus Sewa, is still a favorite among tourists and represents the close relations between India and Nepal. We are currently suspending it and will resume it once the situation normalizes,” an official told PTI.
People’s Reaction To This
Netizens claimed that the video’s imagery was strong enough to make international corporations and industrialists shake their heads, and it quickly went viral.
“This is Hilton from Nepal’s Kathmandu. Before entering this nation, any global corporation would consider their options carefully. Some images have the capacity to evoke a great deal of anxiety for a considerable amount of time,” one user commented.
A different user wrote: “Those who have never created anything meaningful in life often take pleasure in tearing down whatever new is built around them.”
A sarcastic commenter wrote: “Young, dynamic, intelligent, tech-savvy Gen Z children from Nepal set fire to the Hilton Hotel. In a few years, this generation will be in charge of the globe.”
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