GORKHA: A total of 122,733 tourists visited the Gorkha Durbar Museum in the fiscal year 2024/25, according to museum chief Jayanarayan Karki.
The visitors included both domestic and international tourists who came to explore the museum’s rich historical and cultural exhibits.
In the previous fiscal year 2080/81, the museum saw 119,187 visitors. “The data shows a steady rise in the number of visitors each year,” said Karki. Of the total visitors this year, 84,257 were domestic tourists.
Additionally, 36,298 students visited the museum as part of educational tours. The museum also hosted 175 tourists from SAARC countries and 2,030 from other international destinations.
Karki noted that this year marked the highest number of visitors since the museum first opened to the public in 2065 B.S.
The Gorkha Durbar Museum features a wide array of historical artifacts, including the 44-foot-long Chinese sword of King Prithvi Narayan Shah—the founder of modern Nepal—as well as weapons, utensils used during the unification campaign, traditional costumes representing Nepal’s diverse ethnic groups, and musical instruments.
Spread over approximately 68 ropanis, the museum is recognized as a key destination for those interested in learning about Nepal’s unification history. The palace itself, built in traditional architectural style, is visually striking and adds to the museum’s appeal.
Visitors can explore 12 exhibition halls within the museum, including highlights such as the Shah Dynasty Genealogy Room, the Divine Sermon Room, and the Oil Painting Room, making it a comprehensive and immersive historical experience.
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