Over the years, tours in Nepal have enabled travellers across the world to experience the natural beauty of Himalayas, diverse wildlife and various species of flora and fauna. Other than this, tourists get a chance to learn about the rich culture and traditions of this Nepalese. Several places of interest such as Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, Bhaktapur and Janakpur give an insight to profound history and customs of this land. Today, people are eager to know about the past of this destination and various traditions, which are followed by the local population. For this very purpose, there are various galleries, which allow thousands of visitors to know more about history and people of this place. Some of these prominent museums include – Patan, Gurkha and Tharu Cultural.

 

Patan Museum

 

Housed within the residential court of Patan Durbar Square, Patan Museum is an exemplary example of art, architecture and symbolism. This structure was developed in 1997 by the Government of Nepal in association with the Austrian Government. The repository has a collection of about 1100 artefacts out of which, only 200 are in display at present. Most of the exhibits are sculptures of Hindu and Buddhist idols including Shiva, Parvati, Dakini, Adinatha, Narada and Vishnu, among few. All these exhibits are either made up from cast bronze or copper. For the convenience of visitors, there are written descriptions in front of every artefact describing the spiritual and historical significance of Nepal heritage. As per the gallery records, many of these sculptures were created in Tibet, Kathmandu Valley and Western Himalayas. Adjacent to the building is The Patan Museum Cafe, which serves a variety of Indian and international dishes and is managed by Summit Hotel, Kathmandu.

 

Gurkha Museum

 

This gallery is located in the north region of Mahendra Bridge. This repository focuses on the history of British and Indian Army and achievements of Gurkha regiment. There are more than hundreds of photographs, which were taken during the entire regiment life. Also, visitors get to see uniforms, medals and armaments of Nepalese soldiers. All the exhibits are displayed in a lively way with great sound and light effects. It is a three-floor gallery, where each floor depicts various events that occurred between 1815 when Nepalese soldiers joined the British Army till independence. There are photographs displayed on the first floor, showing some of the memorable events during Malayan Emergency, Falklands War, Gulf War, anti-illegal operations in Hong Kong and Borneo Confrontation. On second floor, people get to learn about traditions of this regiment and soldiers lifestyle within the barracks. The third storey of the building reflects lives of engineers, transport regiments and the Nepalese army of the Singapore police force.

 

Tharu Cultural Museum

 

Built in Tharu village, Tharu Cultural Museum focuses on preserving Tharu culture, which is loosing its importance. Several objects like wood works, ornaments, baskets and household items are displayed in the gallery reflecting art, tradition and beliefs of this endangered community. Moreover, in order to make Nepal holidays more interesting for the visitors, training courses in Tharu crafts are conducted within the building. This repository is funded by numerous organisations such as King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation, Royal Chitwan National Park and Buffer Zone Council.

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