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International Mountain Museum
A museum dedicated to mountains and mountaineering
The International Mountain Museum is a landmark destination in Pokhara. It is the only mountain museum in the world that showcases all values and mysteries of the mountains. It illustrates various aspects of mountaineering tourism, mountain activities and mountains. The Museum has an astonishing collection of artifacts, original gears of mountaineers, stories and photographs of the mountains, their inhabitants’ and the explorers who climbed some of the highest peaks in the world. The museum gives you a description of the people living in the Himalayas and the 14 highest peaks and their most famous expeditions. International Mountain Museum was established in 1995 by Nepal Mountaineering Association. The basic objective for its establishment was made to record, document and chronicle the past and present development of mountaineering activities in the world and to preserve the legend of the significant accomplishment in the history of mountaineering particularly in the Himalayas.
Trips that visit International Mountain Museum
- Hilltops and Village Tour of NepalDay 5: Excursion to Pokhara 8 days
- Tilicho Lake TrekDay 14: In Pokhara 16 days
Near International Mountain Museum
Other places within 15 km.
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Restaurants
Caffe Concerto
Italian restaurant known for thin-crust pizzas, pasta, espresso and homemade gelato, with a fireplace and a relaxed evening bar.
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Restaurants
Tara’s Restaurant
Small, highly rated home-style vegetarian place serving dal bhat, thalis and momos (try the chocolate ones), with plenty of vegan options.
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Restaurants
Moondance Restaurant & Bar
A Lakeside institution with an open fire and a varied menu of pizzas, steaks, and Indian and Thai curries. Its lemon meringue pie is famous.
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Temples & Monasteries
Barahi Temple
The Tal Barahi Temple also known as the -˜Lake Temple' is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess durga(barahi), the protector of gods.
