“Nandini” is derived from the Sanskrit verbal root ‘Nand’ meaning “To Rejoice, Delight” Literally NANDINI means a someone who brings joy. Nandini Villa get’s it’s name from it’s visionary founder entrepreneur Ms. Nandini Thapa. Nandini Villa is an amalgamation of joy, beauty, creativity, and LOVE. This boutique villa/hotel has been curated by Ms. Nandini Thapa and her decorated Husband Late Lt. Col. Deepak Thapa (Yudh Seva Medal Awardee, Indian Army, Government of India). Nandini Villa is your home away from home in the “Heaven on Earth” – Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India. As Late Lt. Col. Deepak Thapa and Mrs. Nandini Thapa traversed through various places and cultures across the length and breadth of beautiful India and Bharat; the couple brought back with them a piece of the local culture, art, artistry in some form or the other. Stepping into Nandini Villa, one gets to see the heart, passion and creativity put together with care and collections from all over India to design every nook and corner of the property, nestled in the laps of Himalayas. The view from Nandini Villa offers glimpses of nature at it’s best, be it the majestic mountain ranges, trees, a local natural stream of water (Khad in local language) flowing throughout the year.