International Mountain Museum sees rise in visitor numbers
Summary
The International Mountain Museum in Pokhara has seen a rise in visitors in recent months, drawing 20,938 domestic and international tourists in the first four months of the current fiscal year. The museum highlights Nepal's mountain communities, tourism, and cultural and natural heritage.
Key Points
- The International Mountain Museum in Pokhara recorded 20,938 visitors in the first four months of the current fiscal year up to November 6.
- Executive Director Nirmala Kumari Neupane said visitor numbers have increased in recent months.
- The museum attracted 2,868 visitors from SAARC countries, 6,029 from outside SAARC, and 41 non-resident Nepalis.
- The museum displays the costumes, art, culture, and geography of Nepal's mountain communities and promotes mountain tourism heritage.
