Gurkha Memorial Museum
A museum on the history of Gurkha soldiers, who served the British and Indian armies for two centuries. Medals, uniforms and battle records are on display.
The museum is in northern Pokhara and presents the recruitment history of Gurkha mercenaries since 1815. It covers both World Wars, the Falklands War and more. Exhibits include the stories of Victoria Cross recipients, Gurkha kukri knives and uniforms. The Gurung and Magar mountain villages around Pokhara were the main source of Gurkha soldiers. Admission is about 200 rupees for foreigners, subject to change on site. A visit takes about 1 hour.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- Bindhyabasini Temple
- Bat Cave (Chamere Gufa)
- Mahendra Cave
- Matepani Gumba
- Seti River Gorge
- Sarangkot
- Lakeside Pokhara
- Tal Barahi Temple