Pokhara Museum, located between the airport and Mahendra Pul, reflects the ethnic mosaic of western Nepal. The lifestyles and history of ethnic groups such as the Gurung, Thakali and the Tharu are displayed. Open daily, except Tuesdays and holidays, from 10 am to 5 pm. Entrance Rs. 5, and an extra Rs. 10 for cameras. (Tel: 520413).

Annapurna Museum, also known as the Natural History Museum, is located at Prithvi Narayan Campus east of the old bazaar. Managed by the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), the museum has an exceptional collection of butterflies, insects, birds and models of wildlife as well as samples of various precious and semi-precious stones and volcanic rocks. Open daily, except Saturdays and holidays, from 9 am to 4 pm. Entrance is free. (Tel: 521102).

The Gurkha Memorial Museum is housed within the premises of Hotel Nature Land at Pardi, Pokhara. The museum has on display uniforms and badges of Gurkha infantry regiments, Gurkha engineers, signals and transport regiments and the Gurkha Contingent of the Singapore Police Force. There are also historical photographs and medals (including the Victoria Cross) of Gurkha veterans - some dating back to the First World War. Open daily, except Mondays, from 10 am to 5 pm. Entrance Rs. 50 (Tel: 061-522577).

International Mountain Museum, located at Rato Pairo, boasts historical documents, records and chronicles on mountaineering. Spread over a total floor area of 4,242 square meters on a total land area of 12.5 acres, the museum houses three main exhibition halls: Hall of the Great Himalaya, Hall of Fame and the Hall of World Mountains. Other attractions include models of glorious peaks, mannequins of famous mountaineers and the culture and lifestyle of the mountain people. A dream project of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), it is a place where you witness a confluence of "man, mountain and mountaineering". Open daily, except Saturdays, from 10 am to 5 pm.