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Things to do in Gandaki Zone, Western Region: The Best Museums
Gandaki zone (Nepali: गण्डकी अञ्चल Listen (help·info) is one of the fourteen zones of Nepal, located in the Western Development Region. It is named as Sapta Gandaki after the seven tributaries (Kali Gandaki, Trishuli, Budhi Gandaki, Marsyangdi, Madi, Seti Gandaki, and Daraudi) that make up the Gandaki River. Pokhara serves as its regional and zonal capital. It is also the birthplace of Bhanubhakta Acharya, first poet of Nepal.
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1. Gurkha Memorial Museum
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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. Old Gurung Museum
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Factual
If interested in the old way of life of the local culture, consider spending 15 min - 1 hr here while in Ghandruk. One large room is stuffed with old everyday things made of bamboo (baskets optimized for every need), wood (containers, musical instruments), brass (pots, dishes), wool (blankets), etc... weapons, an altar, many things a Gurung farmer's family needed. Labels in English explain how things were (or still are) used. Fun photo opportunity. Postcards for sale outside. If you're not fascinated, the ticket won't have cost you much. I love seeing, learning, and photographing, so I had a wonderful time, thanks to our trekking group's guide, Gyanendra Karki, who brought us here during a trek well organized by Adventure Treks Nepal.
3. Gorakha Nath Temple Gorkha
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
The history of modern Nepal is beginning from Gorkha. You may start this tour from famous temple Manakamana temple by exploring one-day short hike or directly hire a transportation from Kathmandu. This is a well-known place to see the history of old Nepal, beautiful scenic view of Mt.Manaslu, Annapurna and Langtang range more. Gorkhanath temple is famous for Guru Gorkh.
Reviewed By hesingerdeepak - Nepal, null
Today I feel really Great that I am going to write a reciews..of Gorakhkali temple and the Historc place of Nepal about Gorkha Durbar. Where the founder of morden Nepal king prithivi Narayan Shah was born on 1342A.D...which means 1778B.S.i am really Happy to introduce him from my side and which also.help to.promote Nepal in outer world. Tourisum is the back bone of Nepal which is the first industry we have got so many nice place to be visit in Nepal but gorkha is also really well known in the world .. lord gorakhnath baba was Meditate in his cave of gorakhnath temple who also give a bless to that period crown prince prithivinarayn when he give him a darsan. Whose bless was such comes power lantern on of his time when he needs. Let's visit it 142km drive by Kathmandu to north west drive by bus like 3.5 hours 3 hours by car and 3 hours drive slow by bike and 4 hours drive by the their route bus..and visit malai enjoying the Views of Himalayan range like Buddha Himal, Annapurna,Ganesh Himal, Manasalu, Himalchuli,Gorkha Himal and Lamjung and Mt Fistal can be seen from the beautiful sun rise.. A warm well come to you of stay there and enjoying with local homes and hotel also do a hike .. Namaste Deepak Simkhada Managing Director Of Good Day Nepal Excursion Pltd. 46500 Nepal Cell no ..+977-9851154195 [email protected] [email protected]
4. Pokhara Museum
5. International Mountain Museum
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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.
6. Annapurna Butterfly Museum
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4.0 based on 42 reviews
7. The White Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
