Location: Pokhara
Top Things to do in Pokhara
5 Museums in Pokhara That You Shouldn't Miss
Most visitors to Pokhara stop here before starting or after finishing the "Round Annapurana" trekking route. Because of its popularity with travelers, the city itself has relatively modern hotels and restaurants, but you’ll also find ancient lakes, waterfalls and gorges, and, of course, majestic views of the Himalayan Mountains.
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1. Gurkha Memorial Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 310 reviews
Reviewed By acton28 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Before doing so I took in the sights of Pokhara, a bat cave and the Gurkha Memorial Trust. Since joining the British Army in 1815, after showing valour in the battlefield against the British, the Gurkhas have enjoyed great connection with Britain and India. The museum itself was alike almost every museum and trust collection, with cabinets of medals, regalia and factsheets. Photos of hundreds of faces, stories and campaign information could be found throughout the large building. I was welcomed by two former Gurkha soldiers in full uniform and shown to the ticket desk, then set free to enjoy the words of regimental life, the sounds and read about Victoria Cross winners. A history sheet was handed to me and I spent a good couple of hours perusing the displays. I had passed the museum by chance, and prior to walking to Bat Cave in the direction of Mahendra Cave not even know there to be such a museum. I did not expect to be so detailed and well-constructed. The passion of many had created their space to inform, educate and celebrate. Here I learned the name Gurkha comes from the hill of Gorkha, and not from a specific race of people. Better to die than be a coward, is the Gurkha motto. Their history attains to that. Long may they have the welfare and care of those who respect them.
2. Pokhara Museum
3. International Mountain Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 956 reviews
Reviewed By Tony_DXC - Singapore, Singapore
I had a full afternoon visit at International Mountain Museum during a cloudy day in Pokhara. It helped me gain essential knowledge about the highest mountains in the world. It also has a general introduction to different ethnic groups in Nepal. Very fruitful visit for me. It attracted not only tourists but also many local people.
4. Annapurna Butterfly Museum
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4.0 based on 42 reviews
5. The White Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
