International Mountain Museum
In Nepali: अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय पर्वतीय संग्रहालय
Opened in 2004 by the Nepal Mountaineering Association, the museum tells the story of the great peaks and the expeditions to climb them, with gear from famous ascents, displays on Himalayan geology, flora and fauna, and on the cultures of the mountain peoples.
Outside is a model of Manaslu and a climbing wall. It is a good rainy-day visit and helps put treks in context.
What to see and do
The halls cover the geology of the Himalaya, flora and fauna, mountain peoples (Sherpa, Thakali, Gurung and others), and the history of Himalayan climbing with gear from famous expeditions. A section is devoted to environmental change and glaciers.
Good to know
Allow 1–2 hours. There is an entry fee and a café. The museum is a short taxi ride from Lakeside, near the airport.
Quick answers
- Where is International Mountain Museum?
- International Mountain Museum is in Kaski district, Gandaki Province, in the Pahad belt of Nepal.
- What is the altitude of International Mountain Museum?
- About 830 m (2,723 ft) above sea level.
- How much does it cost to visit International Mountain Museum?
- International Mountain Museum is in or right next to Pokhara, so it is an easy day visit. Budget for a taxi there and back (about NPR 600–1,500, US$5–11) and meals (NPR 1,000–2,500, US$8–19 per person). If you stay in Pokhara, rooms cost about NPR 1,500 / US$11–NPR 4,500 / US$33 a night.
- How many days do I need for International Mountain Museum?
- Half a day to a full day is enough; it is a short ride from central Pokhara.
- Do I need a permit or ticket for International Mountain Museum?
- No special permit or ticket is normally needed.
- When is the best time to visit International Mountain Museum?
- Year-round
- How do I get to International Mountain Museum?
- Ratopahiro, south Pokhara. It is about 2 km (straight line) from Pokhara.
- What is International Mountain Museum called in Nepali?
- अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय पर्वतीय संग्रहालय
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