Hotel Yak & Yeti Contributes Rs 10.11 Million to Prime Ministers Disaster Relief Fund
9th September 2026, Kathmandu
Five star Hotel Yak & Yeti has provided a financial contribution of Rs 10.11 million (Rs 1 crore 1 lakh 11 thousand) to the Prime Ministers Disaster Relief Fund.
Yak & Yeti Contribution of Rs 10.11 Million
The donation aims to assist government agencies in carrying out emergency rescue relief and long term rehabilitation operations for flood affected citizens.
Details of the Cheque Handover and Corporate Leadership
The financial assistance was provided under the hotel Corporate Social Responsibility initiative during a formal handover event.
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- Executive Delegation: Hotel director Arun Kumar Sarraf his mother Ratna Devi Sarraf and his brother Umesh Sarraf represented the institution.
- Official Recipient: The delegation officially presented the donation cheque to Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle.
- Director Statement: Arun Kumar Sarraf director of Hotel Yak & Yeti and Taragaon Regency Hotels Limited (Hyatt Regency Kathmandu) expressed confidence that the aid will ease suffering in disaster zones and pledged continued support as community needs arise.
Heritage Architecture and Tourism Operations
Located in Durbar Marg Kathmandu Hotel Yak & Yeti stands as one of the premier institutions in Nepals hospitality sector.
- Historical Origin: Developed around the historic Lal Durbar structure the five star property has been operating continuously since 1977.
- Architectural Identity: The hotel integrates Rana era architecture and historic artworks with modern hospitality services preserving traditional culture alongside modern tourism infrastructure.
Sarraf Foundation Community and Environmental Initiatives
Alongside commercial operations the Sarraf family conducts extensive social service heritage conservation and environmental sustainability projects through dedicated foundations.
- Sarraf Foundation: Focuses on preserving studying and promoting cultural architectural and Himalayan heritage across Nepal through projects such as Taragaon Next and the Nepal Architecture Archive.
- Sagarmatha Next: Operating out of Syangboche near Namche Bazaar in the Khumbu region this center works to tackle waste management challenges promote sustainable tourism and protect Himalayan ecosystems.
- Ongoing CSR Impact: The Rs 10.11 million contribution to flood relief reflects the family continued dedication to civic responsibility and environmental management across Nepal.
