Entry Fees for Heritage Sites and Museums in Nepal

March 14, 2025
ramesh

When planning your city tour in Nepal, it’s essential to be aware of the entry fees for various heritage sites, museums, and other attractions. These fees are typically collected at the entry points and often vary based on the visitor’s nationality, with different rates for Nepali citizens (including students), SAARC nationals, Chinese nationals, and other foreign nationals. This tiered pricing structure supports the maintenance and preservation of these cultural landmarks.

Below is a detailed table outlining the entry fees for notable sites across Kathmandu Valley, Lumbini, and Chitwan:

Entry Fees for Sites in Kathmandu Valley
Site Foreign Nationals SAARC Nationals Chinese Nepalese Contact Number Remarks
Kathmandu Durbar Square including Tribhuvan Museum NPR 1,000 NPR 500 (BIMSTEC) NPR 1,000 Free 01-5368969, 01-5369452 Below 10 years free
National Museum, Chauni, Kathmandu NPR 150 (NPR 100 for camera, NPR 200 for video camera) NPR 50 (NPR 75 for camera, NPR 150 for video camera) NPR 150 (NPR 100 for camera, NPR 200 for video camera) Students: NPR 10; Others: NPR 25 (NPR 50 for camera and NPR 100 for video camera) 01-4271504, 01-4271478 Closed on Tuesdays and Public Holidays. Open for half day on Mondays from 10:30 am to 2 pm
Patan Durbar Square including Patan Museum NPR 1,000 NPR 250 (BIMSTEC) NPR 1,000 Students with letter from school: NPR 10; Student Card Discount: NPR 15; Others: NPR 30 N/A Entry fees for Nepalese are applicable only for Patan Museum
Patan Golden Temple NPR 100 NPR 50 NPR 100 Free 01-5434595, 01-5440227 Closed on Buddha Jayanti
Bhaktapur Durbar Square US$ 18 or NPR 1,800 NPR 500 NPR 500 Free 01-6612249 Below 10 years free. For groups from 11-20, one tour leader can enter free.
National Art Museum, Bhaktapur NPR 150 (NPR 100 for camera, NPR 200 for video camera) NPR 50 (NPR 50 for camera, NPR 150 for video camera) NPR 150 (NPR 100 for camera, NPR 200 for video camera) Students: NPR 10; Others: NPR 25 (NPR 50 for camera, NPR 100 for video camera) 01-6610004 Closed on Tuesdays. The fee includes wood carving and brass and bronze museum in Dattatreya Square.
Swayambhu Stupa NPR 200 NPR 50 NPR 200 Free 01-4281889, 01-4277236 Below 10 years free.
Boudha Stupa NPR 400 NPR 100 NPR 400 Free 01-4589257 Below 10 years free.
Pashupatinath Temple NPR 1,000 per day per entry NPR 1,000. Free for Indian Nationals NPR 1,000 Free 01-4462767, 01-4470340 Tourists can view the temple from the back premises.
Changunarayan Temple NPR 300 NPR 100 NPR 300 Free 01-5090958 N/A
Ethnographic Museum, NTB, Bhrikutimandap NPR 200

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