Duration
01 Day
Accomodation
Hotel, Guest House, Lodge
Starts from
Kathmandu
Ends at
Kathmandu
Transportation
1400m
Max. Altitude
Bus, Car
Group size
2 - 21 pax
Trip type
Himalayan Cultural Tours

Historical Places of Nepal

Visits to historical places of Nepal give us an insight into ancient Nepalese art, culture, and architecture. We will visit many museums around the Kathmandu valley. It exhibits antiques, weapons, artifacts, and other ancient specimens that hold great historical importance for the Nepalese.

Those who love to view, learn, and explore the century-old master pieces, weapons, and wars along with the interesting stories, then one day a tour of a museum in Nepal is the best option. You will go around Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur, which will certainly fulfill your desires.

Journey to Historical Places of Nepal, Kathmandu

We start our one-day tour to the historical places of Nepal, Kathmandu, by visiting the National Museum located at walking distance from the Swoyambhunath stupa. There is a huge collection of art, artifacts, and weapons used by the Gurkha army. It also includes the huge portraits of ancient Nepalese Kings and rulers.

Then, after we head towards the Museum of Natural History at the foothill of the Swoyambhunath stupa. There is a wide collection of butterflies, insects, and botanical plants.

Further, we will be visiting the Hanuman Dhoka Museum inside Kathmandu Durbar Square Palace. The Palace was home to Malla kings who ruled Kathmandu for many years.

The king’s procession and other important rituals were performed here in Hanuman Dhoka Palace. Next, we will be at the National Bronze Art Museum in Patan Durbar Square. There, you can find a fine collection of artworks crafted by local craftsmen. The hundreds of antiques exhibited here date back to the 15^th century to date, with the majority showing the dual mix of Hindu and Buddhist culture.

Finally, we take a short drive to Bhaktapur and visit the National Woodworking Museum in Dattatreya Temple Square. Bhaktapur is famous for pottery and woodwork, which are still the major professions for locals.

Finally, after visiting all the major museums inside Kathmandu valley, we head back towards the hotel, and then our one-day tour at the museum in Nepal, Kathmandu, comes to an end.

Join our one-day tour at the museum in Nepal with Euro Asia Treks and get the blended feeling of adventure, peace, and tranquility, which will be stamped in your memory in years to come.

Visit to Historical Places of Nepal – 01 Day Highlights

Ancient Nepalese art, culture and architecture.
Weapons used by Gurkha Army.
Malla Kings Palace.

Detailed itinerary

Day

01

Sightseeing and Visit to Museum

Short Sightseeing of Syambhunath Stupa and visit to the National Museum, the most famous and significant museum of Nepal that lies a few kilometers walk down from swayambhunath stupa. Later visit to Tribhuvan Museum, located in the Hanuman Dhoka Palace. Visit to the Museum of Natural History, nearby the Swayambhunath Hill to find the display of Himalayan butterflies, snakes and plants. Later visit to The National Bronze Art Museum to explore fine art works that represents both Hindu and Buddhist religion and Buddhist religions, the art work ranges from Malla period to the later period.