Narayanhiti Palace Museum Tour (Former Royal Palace of Nepal)
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Ages 5-75, max of 2 per group
Duration: 3h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: Japanese, English
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- Small-group tour (maximum of 15)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Entry/Admission - Narayanhiti Palace Museum
What's not included- Lunch
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8076P36- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Please note: The museum is open 11am - 4pm (February to October) and 11am - 3pm (November to January)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8076P36
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- 1A professional guide will meet you at your hotel and transfer to the Narayanhiti Palace Museum. Begin your visit inside the palace and gather knowledge regarding the history of Nepal. The Palace is divided into 3 sections, the guest wing, state wing, and the private wing. The 52 rooms, or sadan, are named after 75 districts of Nepal. Observe the interior of the Palace, based on late Victorian styles. See the reception hall, called Kaski Sadan, where Shah Monarchs of Nepal gave audience to politicians and performed oath ceremonies for the Prime Minister and heads of constitutional bodies for the kingdom. The throne room, Gorkha Baithak, is the center of the entire palace and located right above Kaski Baithak. To the right of the Gorkha Baithak, is Dolpa Sadan, used as the room for the uninvited guests of the royal family to view proceedings of Gorkha Baithak through a one-way viewing mirror. Court ceremonies of Narayanhiti durbar were held in Dhanusha Baithak where the king awarded decorations. Walk through the room that was used for teeka and Darsan during Dashain by the royal family. Visit a total of 19 Sadans before heading back to your hotel.
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- nigla20220 contributionsExpensiveI used Nepal cab to go to the airport. It was expensive. The hotel transfer costs more so I contacted Nepal cab. They were only marginally less than the hotel car, but still exhorbitant.Written May 9, 2024
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- KMenjivar0 contributionsAmazing little private tourI loved just touring the different squares and temples. It felt very catered to us. Our guide was very informative. He even took us to see healing bowls and to a grocery store to find some authentic goods.Written April 27, 2023
- S8970SFmeganp0 contributionsHistory at its finestWe booked this tour to get a better idea of the area we are staying in including the sights, culture and history. However, what we got was much more than that. We were greeted at our hotel by our guide Ramesh at our hotel. Ramesh graciously waited while we were a few minutes late, then started us on an amazing tour into the older part, down to the old palace and back to the newer part. Ramesh was friendly and fun with loads of knowledge and the ability to speak many languages. We are very happy we booked this experience and had Ramesh as our guide.Written April 9, 2023
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- podrozniczka600 contributionsVery pleasant introduction to Nepali diningThe venue seems to have many nicely appointed rooms in which they entertain groups of tourists. The decorations through the Nepali Chulo are beautiful exemplifying the beauty and rich culture of the region. You get greeted in a traditional way at the door. Seating is at long tables with a good view of the stage. Multiple courses of elaborate dinner are served as well as local rice vodka . The food and service were good. We enjoyed also the entertainment portion of the show featuring regional dances.Written January 28, 2023
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