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Principal's Message

Samir Thapa, CHE

Dear Students and Parents

Welcome to Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management. For over two decades, we have set the benchmark for hospitality and culinary education in Nepal.

We are proudly affiliated with Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, a reputed institution with more than 150 years of academic excellence. This partnership ensures internationally recognized degrees delivered here in Nepal with a transparent and value-for-money fee structure.

Our research-based, modern curriculum focuses on employability, entrepreneurship, and leadership. From our Bachelor’s in Hospitality and Culinary Arts to our MBA in Hospitality, every program is designed to prepare students for the ever-growing hospitality and culinary industry in Nepal and worldwide.

At Silver Mountain, learning goes hand in hand with experience. With Nepal’s first teaching hotel, a fully equipped oenology lab, the Coffee Academy, and our signature restaurant Papillon Rose—where students serve real guests—training goes beyond the classroom. Internships and international exposure open doors to career opportunities, while our strong industry network supports job placements worldwide. Partnering with more than 35 world-class hotels and resorts across 17 different countries is a milestone that ensures our students receive unmatched global exposure.

Our faculty—experienced professionals with global backgrounds—bring both expertise and mentorship to the classroom. Alongside our degree programs, we also offer short-term, skill-based courses that empower youth with practical knowledge and career-focused training.

Credibility, reputation, and opportunity define Silver Mountain. Graduates here become hoteliers, entrepreneurs, and leaders, shaping the future of hospitality across the globe.

Your journey starts here—and it will be transformative, memorable, and rewarding.

Samir Thapa, CHE

Chairman & Founder Principal