About Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management
Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management (SMSH), located in Lainchaur, Kathmandu, was established in 2002 to provide world-class education in hotel and tourism management. The school is affiliated with Queen Margaret University, UK, and offers a four-year Bachelor’s Degree in International Hospitality and Tourism Management (BHM), covering areas such as food and beverage service, housekeeping, and front office management. SMSH also provides a Higher Diploma in International Culinary Arts (DICA), leading to a four-year hospitality degree, along with various short-term vocational courses certified by the American Hospitality Academy (AHA), USA, and the Education Institute of American Hotel and Lodging Association (EI-AHLEI). The faculty at SMSH combines strong academic credentials with practical industry experience, and the school frequently invites industry experts for guest lectures and joint venture activities, ensuring students are up-to-date with the latest trends. With practical training facilities, top hotel internships, Nepal's first French fine dining restaurant, Pavillion Rose, and the Coffee Academy for barista training, SMSH stands out among hotel management institutions in Nepal.
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Message from Leadership
why choose Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management (SMSH):
- Operated by hospitality professionals committed to training skilled manpower for hotels in Nepal and abroad.
- Affiliated with Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK, ensuring international recognition.
- First teaching hotel school in Nepal with state-of-the-art facilities, including:
- Wine lab
- Modern kitchens
- Training restaurants
Housekeeping practical rooms
Message from the Chairman
Dear Students and Parents,
I welcome you to Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management with pride. It is an honour to be a Founder Principal of Silver Mountain SHM, the school that stands for excellence and continuously sets the highest standards. With our humble beginnings with handful of students 16 years ago, we have crossed a pretty long journey. Today Silver Mountain SMSH is a school whose graduates are successful hoteliers and entrepreneurs, not only in Nepal but all around the world.
Silver Mountain SHM strongly believes in providing education by equipping our students with skills, confidence and a positive approach with an all round development. The school is constantly and relentlessly encouraging students not only to pursue and thrive for academic excellence but also to participate in various co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. An inclusive and student centric environment at Silver Mountain SHM nurtures creativity, passion, resilience and leadership qualities. From the time student is enrolled at Silver Mountain SHM, we focus on their attitudinal development to make them a global citizen with empathy and awareness. They not only grow up to be finest hospitality personnel, equipped with sound knowledge but we help groom an individual who not only becomes a leader but a team player.
Our team continuously works towards enhancing each individual’s strength as simultaneously teaching new international trends, techniques and skills. I am extremely proud of our team of faculties and staff at Silver Mountain SHM who share our values and ethos. Our teams are hands on teachers who strongly believes in nurturing and at the same time developing the value of Freedom with Responsibility, Silver Mountain SHM always welcomes change and we are also proud to be a trendsetter here in Nepal.
A first international officiated hotel management school in affiliation with Queen Margaret University of UK, first Teaching Hotel, First fully fledged Oenology (lab); First international affiliated Coffee School with Università del Caffè, Italy. We are also affiliated with American Hospitality Academy, USA; American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, USA, for various Short Term Diploma and Certification Hospitality and Culinary Courses and it is first and only school to be partnered with international hotels worldwide for internship and job placements.
With our state-of-art facilities, Silver Mountain SHM is a world class hospitality and tourism school with affordable fee structure at your own country. We constantly strive to upgrade and excel in all terms and students can experience world-class teaching and learning. With our affiliation with Queen Margaret University, we cannot compromise on quality education and learning. Silver Mountain SHM boasts of highly qualified Nepalese and international faculties who also have long and solid international experience in world of hospitality and tourism.
Silver Mountain SHM plays active role in CSR events and uplifting and developing local skills. We are partnered with government and non government bodies and have steered several pilot projects to uplift livelihood of locals with skill development programs. Our short term programs are targeted to youth who may not be academically inclined but have passion and capacity to perform in their chosen field. Once again, thank you for choosing Silver Mountain SHM. Your exciting journey begins now. And I assure you, this will be the best, most productive and memorable years of your lifetime.
I would like to welcome you personally at Silver Mountain SHM!
Thank You!
Samir Thapa
Chairman
Academic Programs
Overview
- Location: Lainchaur, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Established: 2002
- Focus: World-class education in hotel and tourism management
- Special Features: Practical training, top hotel internships, training hotel, Nepal's first French fine dining restaurant (Pavillion Rose), Coffee Academy for barista training
Affiliation
- Queen Margaret University, UK
- Offers a four-year Bachelor’s Degree in International Hospitality and Tourism Management (BHM)
- Covers areas like food & beverage service, housekeeping, front office management, and more
Programs Offered
Degree Programs (Affiliated with Queen Margaret University, UK):
- MBA in Hospitality – Fee: NPR 600,000
- BA in International Hospitality and Tourism Management (BHM) – Fee: NPR 1,050,000
- Bachelor in International Culinary Arts – Fee: NPR 1,050,000
Diploma / Certificate Programs:
- Diploma in International Professional Culinary Arts – American Hospitality Academy, USA
- Food and Beverage Service – CTEVT
Short-term / Vocational Training Courses:
- Bartending Training
- Wine Appreciation
- Barista Training
- Culinary (Short-term Course)
- Dining Etiquette Training
- Food Safety / Hygiene Training
- Kids Cooking
- Front Office Training
- Housekeeping Training
- Bakery Training
Faculty & Industry Connection
- Faculty with strong academic and practical experience
- Frequent guest lectures by industry experts
- Joint venture activities with hospitality industry
- Focus on practical, real-world skills and current industry trends
Certifications / Collaborations
- American Hospitality Academy (AHA), USA – vocational courses
- Education Institute of American Hotel & Lodging Association (EI-AHLEI) – professional hospitality certification.
Eligibility Requirements - Pass +2 with a minimum GPA 1.8 and D in every subject.
- CBSE and Indian Board students must submit an equivalency letter from the Curriculum Development Department.
- A-Level students with 3.5 credit points can also apply.
- English language score, Health Certificate, and Character Certificate required.
- Admission is conditional on Grade 11 or equivalent results; final admission depends on Grade 12 results.
Selection Process
- Entrance Exam (subject to college management decision).
- Two Interview Sessions.
- Counseling session with Certified Career Coach at SMSH.
Application Process
- Obtain the application form from SMSH.
- Fill in required details and submit with testimonials: SEE, Grade 11 & 12 mark sheets, and citizenship.
- Admission department schedules entrance exam and interviews.
- Accepted students guided through further admission formalities; others must wait for the next intake.
- Note: No CMAT required.
Courses offered at Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management
- BA in International Hospitality and Tourism Management (BHM)Queen Margaret University, UK
Admission Information
Programs & Deadlines
🎓 Pre-Admission Open
- MBA in Hospitality — QMU Affiliated
📅 Closes: September 30, 2025
👩🍳 Short-term Training Programs
- Professional culinary & hospitality skill training
📅 Closes: September 30, 2025
🏅 Diploma in International Culinary Arts (DICA)
- Internationally recognized culinary diploma
📅 Closes: February 06, 2026
🎓 Bachelor Programs
- Bachelor (Hons) in Hospitality Management — QMU Affiliated
- Bachelor in Culinary Arts — QMU Affiliated
📅 Closes: February 06, 2026
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Scholarships at Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management (SMSH):
- Scholarships are offered on tuition fees for deserving and genuine students.
- Available under various categories and titles.
- Follows norms set by the Directorate of Higher Education (International Affiliation), Ministry of Education, Nepal.
- Interested students should visit the campus with relevant documents for guidance and assistance.
Campus Facilities
Facilities
- Library: Well-furnished with books, food recipes, magazines, journals, and study materials.
- Practical Training: Housekeeping Practical Apartments, BHM Kitchen, International Culinary Arts Kitchen, BHM Philosophy Restaurant, Specialty Restaurant, Oenology (Wine Academy) & Bar.
- Classroom & Learning: State-of-the-art classrooms, science lab, multimedia facilities, board room.
- Student Support: Placement, counseling, scholarships, and internship opportunities.
- Campus Security: CCTV monitoring.
- Cafeteria & Parking: Available for students.
- Academic Activities: Presentations, internal assessments, assignments, seminars, guest lectures, and industrial visits to five-star hotels.
Features
- Experienced faculty with strong academic credentials.
- Frequent industry expert visits and guest lectures.
- Barista Training Academy.
- Library and quiet student rooms.
- Reception and locker facilities.
- Friendly and practical learning environment.
Contact Information
Location
Lainchaur
Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
01-4515038