International Mountain Museum, Rato Pairo, Pokhara, Nepal. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
International Mountain Museum may be a huge barn of a museum is dedicated to the mountains of Kingdom of Nepal and also the mountaineers who climbed them. Inside, you’ll see original gear from several of the primary chain ascents, likewise as displays on the history, culture, geology, and flora and fauna of range of mountains. currently that you’ve been impressed, outside there’s a 21m rising wall and a 9.5m-high climbable model of Mt Manaslu.
International Mountain Museum
HistoryEdit
International Mountain Museum in Pokhara was opened on February 5, 2004. The Musuem is spread over a total floor area of 4,242 sq meter on 12.5 acres of land. The museum contains three main exhibitions halls – Hall of Great Himalayas, Hall of Fame and Hall of World Mountains. It also contains models of famous peaks, mannequins of famous mountaineers, culture and lifestyle of mountain people, flora and fauna including geoloy. The museum has been built with the theme of man, mountains and mountaineering. The museum also has model Nepali houses constructed in its premises.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
10.00 am – 05.00 pm
Closed OnEdit
Saturday and Sunday.
Best Season to VisitEdit
October and April.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
2 to 3 hours.
Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs 100 for SAARC Nationals
Rs 50 for Nepalis
Rs 35 for Students
Kids Rs. : Rs 100 for SAARC Nationals
Rs 50 for Nepalis
Rs 35 for Students
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs 300/- for foreigners
Rs 100 for SAARC Nationals
Rs 35 for Students
Kids Rs. : Rs 300/- for foreigners
Rs 100 for SAARC Nationals
Rs 35 for Students
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N. A.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N. A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N. A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Boomerang Restaurant ; Lake Side, Pokhara 33700, Nepal ; Ph/M – 977 61-679241 ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxies are also availble here from railway station and airport.
Bus : From Kathmandu : Tourist buses (NPR600-900, 6-7h) and crowded local buses/microbuses (NPR400-600, 6-7h) travel the 200km journey between Kathmandu and Pokhara almost every 15 minutes starting at 07:30 through late afternoon. Night buses are available, but the ride is painful. Greenline operates a convenient bus every morning between the popular tourist areas of Thamel in Kathmandu and Lakeside in Pokhara (USD20, lunch included).
From Sunauli and the Indian border : Buses are available from the border town of Sunauli (NPR280-380, 8h). travel to the nearby town of Butwal, you will have more options for travelling to Pokhara. A 12-seater vehicle will cost around NPR5,500 from Butwal to Pokhara.
Train : N.A.
Air : Nearest Airport to Pokhara is Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International airport in Nepal. There are flights to Kathmandu from around the globe. Within Nepal, most areas are connected by air, even though some by small aircrafts on little runways. Taxies and local transports are availble from airport to reach pokhara.
Others : By Foot : Pokhara is a fairly small city and can be easily traversed on foot. Walking is necessary to get to places where vehicles or bicycles can’t reach.
By Local Transport : Minivans operate on most of the popular routes. These are crowded and uncomfortable but the fare is cheap and student discounts may be offered.
By Bicycle : Bicycles are available on rent in a lot of shops in Lakeside at NPR 100-300 per day.
By Motorbike or Scooter : Scooter or a motorbike are also availble in Lakeside at NPR550+ Per day. You will have to buy petrol (NPR120/litre).
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry camera & plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Before puchasing any product confirm the price from local.
HelplineEdit
- International Mountain Museum : +977 61 460742
- Police : 100 Ambulance : 102
- Fire : 101