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Narayanhiti Royal Palace

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Museum & former palace showcasing the royal jewels & the scene of the Nepalese Royal Massacre. People often mention palace, Nepal, museum, visit, Palace, Narayanhiti, royal, family, king, Royal,


Address

Narayanhiti Path, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

Website

narayanhitipalacemuseum.com

Contact

+977 1-4227844

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (4.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
  • Friday: 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
  • Saturday: 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
  • Sunday: 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
  • Monday: 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

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  • 5/5 Bishesh T. 9 months ago on Google
    Aswome experience to learn about past. Everything was well managed except few things outside Palace. As the Instructions were unclear about one can't again go back to rewatch previous places caused me to miss some places. So I advise visitors to carefully visit every place before going ahead. Other than this I strongly recommend to visit this historic Palace.
    15 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 KKG 3 months ago on Google • 122 reviews New
    This is one of the most historical places in Nepal. This is the palace of the previous king and queen of Nepal. This place has the cars of the kings, the clothes used by the kings, the dining hall, the meeting hall, the private possessions of the kings, and other cool stuff. The entrance fee is 1000 rs for foreigners and 200 rs for Nepali people. This place is worth coming and visiting. You can also find many interesting facts, artifacts, etc. This place shows how the monarchs used to live, how they used to interact with other heads of states, etc. The palace has the skins of real crocodiles, tigers, leopards, bears, deers etc. It is also common to find stools made out of elephant legs. Visiting this place is a great opportunity to learn about Nepal's history and culture. (You might as well remember that mobile phones are not allowed.) You can also see the place of the royal massacre. It is a really good and historical place in Nepal.
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 N B. 11 months ago on Google
    This is the palace of the last King of Nepal. Huge area in the middle of Kathmandu city. Entry fee for Indian Guest is NPR 500. They don’t accept Indian currency. So you need Nepali Rupee for entering this palace. They don’t allow bags and mobiles. They provide free locker facility. They have dry clean toilets inside and outside. Car parking is also available for tourists. Be prepared to walk as it takes min of 30-45 min inside to see all places. They have a huge collection of old cars used by the King. They have a golden chariot also which is kept in display and all are well maintained. Sad to hear about the massacre of the last King Birendra and his family members. Worth visiting this place. Please ensure to carry Nepali rupee for entrance. Please ensure to carry a mask as it is mandatory to enter this place
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Just W. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a feeling when you enter into museum. You see the actual king size room and king size bed too 🤩, private office of king and queen 👑.How these royal families were spending their life. When you enter into the mansion you start imagining the lifestyle of these royal members. It's interesting to know that the mansion was designed by king himself. You can see the car collection of this royal family members. Bcoz of the security reasons camera is not allowed in the campus. You have to submit your bag, phones and camera at the cloak room. Whenever you come to kathmandu you must visit to this place.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Reza Sattarzadeh N. 7 months ago on Google • 751 reviews
    The Palace, turned into museum, where one of the most horrendous incidents for a Royal family's occurred in 2001, and that was the beginning of the end of monarchy in Nepal. The security in the place is very tight, though it is absolutely unclear as to why it should be in this way. This Palace is no longer a seat of a regning monarch and no official government body is based there. It is simply an old building wotlrthy of visit. Getting the mobile phone and camera along with all the personal belongings before entering the Palace is too much for this time and age. The fee is 1000 Ruppee for foreigners. The place is well marked but can be extremely crowded, to the point that if you are claustrophobic, you will find it difficult to proceed. When I visited, there was a very big group of school kids, really really big, well over a thousand kids who were just being taken along with the tourists. It was not very comfortable though the place was very nice. You can see the area of the Palace where the massacre took place. It is being reconstructed since that section was razed to the ground after the incident.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 ananta s. 1 year ago on Google
    Good. Well maintained. Neat and clean. Photography inside palace not allowed. Located at heart of the city. Entry ticket for outsider is costly...Rs.500 NPR.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 yogesh k. 3 years ago on Google
    If you are interested in modern history this place can’t be ignored! The palace is fully in it’s original state - if time has stopped in 2001 - which makes visiting it an incredibly interesting experience. You can even see the bullet holes in the wall where the royal massacre took place. Raw and realistic. My advice: go here, before this place is one day transferred into a ‘sugared’ regular museum.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 bhupesh d. 2 years ago on Google
    Narayanhiti Palace, or Narayanhiti Durbar (Nepali: नारायणहिटी दरवार) is a palace in Kathmandu, which long served as the residence and principal workplace of the reigning Monarch of the Kingdom of Nepal. Located in the capital city of Kathmandu, the palace was the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. The palace complex is located towards east of the Kaiser Mahal next to Thamel, and is incorporated in an impressive and vast array of courtyards, gardens and buildings. The current Narayanhiti Durbar was built by King Mahendra in 1963. The name, ''Narayanhiti'' is made up of two words ‘Narayana’ and ‘Hiti’. Narayan is the Hindu god Vishnu, whose temple is located opposite to the palace. ‘Hiti’ means “water spout” in Newar Language, which is also located to the east of main entrance in the precincts of the palace, a landmark that features prominently in local legends. First houses on the site During the early Shah period, the site of the future Narayanhiti Palace was occupied by family of shreepali basnet Kaji Dhokal Singh Basnet house. Ownership of the site changed hands many times;after Dhokal singh Basnyat the site was occupied by Chautariya Fateh Jung Shah (6th Prime Minister of Nepal), his father courtier Choutaria Pran Shah and family. During Kot massacre of 19 September 1846 both Prime Minister Chautariya Fateh Jang Shah along with his father Choutaria Pran Shah and brothers were killed or send in exile out of Kathmandu. After this massacre Narayanhiti Palace was taken over by Jung Bahadur Rana's brother future Prime Minister then colonel Ranodip Singh Kunwar. Colonel Ranodip Singh ordered minor renovation of the old palace of Choutaria Pran Shah and used it as his private residence. After ascending the throne of Prime Minister Maharaja in 1877, Narayanhit Durbar was again renovated, but this time much lavish and was extended into multi-wing palace On 22 November 1885 during a coup d'état Prime Minister Maharaja Ranodip Singh Kunwar was assassinated by his nephews, the Sumsher brothers(Khadga Shumsher, Chandra Shumsher, and Dumber Shumsher) somewhere in the southern wing of this palace.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr. Sanjeev S. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place a well maintained museum and near about this durbar mall is there . The museum is well maintained by Nepal government and had lots of articles related to the Prince family of Nepal . Amazing to visit and recommended to visit all.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sanjay Kr. M. 2 years ago on Google
    The Narayanhiti Palace Museum is a public museum in Kathmandu, Nepal located east of the Kaiser Mahal and next to Thamel. The museum was created in 2008 from the complex of the former Narayanhiti Palace following the 2006 revolution
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arati G. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a one of the best place to visit during my whole life time, after all its palace, if we visit here we are literally fortunate to see it, how royal life is and its experience All material inside the royal palace are 100 percent original and too expensive Which never get spoil, felt fortunate to stay few hours here... Awesome experience to see garden, swimming pool, 👑 👸 crown and dining hall and studying 📖 📕 room ,.... and its expensive and everlasting furnitures wow like feelings... came to my mind
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Prayash P. 1 year ago on Google
    Ticket prices: -Free entrance for elderly citizens and children under 6, -Rs.50 for Nepali students, -Rs. 200 for other Nepali citizens, -Rs. 500 for foreigners from SAARC countries & Chinese citizens, -Rs. 1000 for other foreigners. Royal Residential Palace (Durbar) until 2008. Created the museum after Former King Gyanendra Shah vacated Narayanhiti on June 11, 2008, after the monarchy was abolished following the 2006 revolution. The Palace Museum still contains some aftermath of the Nepalese Royal Massacre occurred on June 1st, 2001, where nine members of the royal family including King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya were killed in a mass shooting during a gathering of the royal family at the palace. There are many conspiracy theories surrounding the massacre.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Raj D. 1 year ago on Google
    Well, Narayangiti Palace Museum is a public museum which is located in the city of Kaiser Mahal (Kathmandu). The museum was created in 2008 from the complex of the former Narayanhiti Palace (Durbar). The palace was the residence and principal workplace of the Monarch of the Kingdom of Nepal before the revolution. It is undeniable that the palace is really attractive and peaceful. It was previously built by King Mahendra in 1963 and was designed with help of American architect Benjamin Polk. Personally, I visited this palace with my friends. The place is really amusing. First of all, the palace is really huge and it has lot's of beautiful gardens and parks. In overall, I suggest people to visit this palace. 🙏
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fresh E. 1 year ago on Google
    Narayanhiti palace is tha palace of nepal king... No phone and camera is allowed under this palace even you can't sit or roam in garden so much restriction but when you visit under the room you came to know about the royalty of nepal king. It gives you different goosebump to know about history. I must suggest everyone to visit once. Ticket price is 500INR per person.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Brad F. 1 year ago on Google
    Huge palace. Lots of history. Needs a few more plaques as I had lots of questions that weren't really answered. Expect your bag and phone to be taken from you before entry, they will give you a key for the locker.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mayank 7 months ago on Google • 207 reviews
    Once it was the residence of the Royal Family of King of Nepal.🤴 After the assassination of whole family there only and democracy it is converted into museum where you can visit to view how the royals were living in there. 💗 Well maintained. No need for a guide to explore. 💕 Even if you are not fond of museums and old artifacts(like me😅), it's a good visit. It's not like a typical museum but like a movie set.🤩 30-45 minutes are enough for the visit. 💞
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mayu 8 months ago on Google
    Worth to visit. Learning the history of Nepal. Quite big place. You cannot bring your bag and phone. Next to the ticket counter you can also put your belongings in the locker.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sampurna b. 6 months ago on Google • 152 reviews
    The palace was wonderful. There's a lot of security so no photography was allowed. But it's worth a visit if you want to know the history of royal family of Nepal. Make sure you have enough time to explore and learn everyday.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 sumit s. 2 months ago on Google • 23 reviews New
    Very nice museum to visit in Kathmandu this is palace of nepal king 👑 all nepalese people should visit once to know about king. You can’t take camera,mobile inside no photographs are allowed to click NOTE : you have to purchase ticket price are 200/person for nepalese & NPR 1000 for foreigner Parking facilities are inside gate 20rs per hour for bike & 50rs for private car.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gandhar D. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the must see places in Kathmandu, after Pashupatinath. Perfect to get a glimpse into the lives the Royalty lived for so long. Inside, all the rooms are labelled with signboards outside them telling what they were used for, though you can’t enter them. It closes early at around 4, as everything else around here, so mornings are the best time to visit. Well maintained place, with everything preserved properly.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Prabhakar r. 3 years ago on Google
    It is the palace of our king .After visiting this museum,you will get detailed information about the king's history including the family.Here you get chance to see what type of ornaments,dresses,coins used at the period of king.The place is full with different uniques items such as TV used by king ,guns.Here are some glimpse of royal photo with international personalities.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The Haseeb A. 2 years ago on Google
    Located to the east of the famed Kaiser Mahal near Thamel, the Narayanhiti Palace Museum is a former royal palace which was home to the monarchs of Nepal. It is historically important because of the 'Royal Family Assasination' of 2001.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kapeesh G. 1 year ago on Google
    Royalpalace of king virendra Vikram shah.good location. Old rooms of Raj Shahi.accidend place of 👪 is also available in royal palace.now this convert in musiiam.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 radha p. 3 months ago on Google • 54 reviews New
    It's palace turned into museums ,as former Royal Palace which was once home of Royal monarch of Nepal. It's historically important as Royal Family was assassinated in 2001. Gives goosebumps and tearful because this massacre of Royal Family is heartbreak history. As nepali can feel how Nepal is been through as,i have been following Nepal's news, and documentary information it's was saddest in whole nation when this massacre happened. Whole nation went to mourning to crying and riots. Situations were tough in Nepal. All things use by Royal Families are kept in museum. The tickets fees for foreigners are NRs.1000 and for nepali citizens NRs.200 and if you show student i/d NRs.50. Vehicle Parking 2 or 4 wheelers are available NRs.20 unlimited time. Mobile phone, bags Or camera are not allowed inside museums, only outside near tickets are can click pictures. But lockers are provided.Drinking water is available and washroom also.Its almost take 2.5 hours for me to go around.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aashish B. 4 years ago on Google
    I loved this place because of its historic significance but also the management here is world class. Get a ticket from the counter and get your mobile phone and other stuff submitted and you will get a token and don't loose that token because it gets you your submitted things from the counter. Then you can proceed to the majestic and grand King's palace with a history of Nepal's greatest kings and their valuables. It's preserved and most of the king's family stuff is shown to public for like in a museum way. Outside the gate you can take photographs of the palace. Recommended for every age group.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sandip P. 3 years ago on Google
    After the inside visit of the Narayanhiti Palace, it makes you think of another way of living of the King and Queen at that time. It was very good to see all the old monument of the Royal Kingdom of Nepal. Also very sad to know about the Royal Massacre in 2001. But, the preservation of the museum is good. Surprisingly interesting place to see where so much history has taken place. It shows various rooms where the king and his visitors Stayed as well as the site of the massacre. There is explanation in English too off the rooms. You do have to check phones and cameras too but that was very quick and safe. Only down side was they could do with a bit more history about the family etc.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ghanshyam S. 3 years ago on Google
    The Narayanhiti Palace Museum is a public museum in heart of Kathmandu, Nepal. This Museum is a Royal palace that was served as the residence of Shah Kings for a long period of time. t opens on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 11 am and 2 pm.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ashok M. 2 years ago on Google
    Narayanhiti Palace, or Narayanhiti Durbar (Nepali: नारायणहिटी दरवार) is a palace in Kathmandu, which long served as the residence and principal workplace of the reigning Monarch of the Kingdom of Nepal. Located in the capital city of Kathmandu, the palace was the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. The palace complex is located towards east of the Kaiser Mahal next to Thamel, and is incorporated in an impressive and vast array of courtyards, gardens and buildings. The current Narayanhiti Durbar was built by King Mahendra in 1963. The name, ''Narayanhiti'' is made up of two words ‘Narayana’ and ‘Hiti’. Narayan is the Hindu god Vishnu, whose temple is located opposite to the palace. ‘Hiti’ means “water spout” in Newar Language, which is also located to the east of main entrance in the precincts of the palace, a landmark that features prominently in local legends. First houses on the site During the early Shah period, the site of the future Narayanhiti Palace was occupied by family of shreepali basnet Kaji Dhokal Singh Basnet house. Ownership of the site changed hands many times;after Dhokal singh Basnyat the site was occupied by Chautariya Fateh Jung Shah (6th Prime Minister of Nepal), his father courtier Choutaria Pran Shah and family. During Kot massacre of 19 September 1846 both Prime Minister Chautariya Fateh Jang Shah along with his father Choutaria Pran Shah and brothers were killed or send in exile out of Kathmandu. After this massacre Narayanhiti Palace was taken over by Jung Bahadur Rana's brother future Prime Minister then colonel Ranodip Singh Kunwar. Colonel Ranodip Singh ordered minor renovation of the old palace of Choutaria Pran Shah and used it as his private residence. After ascending the throne of Prime Minister Maharaja in 1877, Narayanhit Durbar was again renovated, but this time much lavish and was extended into multi-wing palace On 22 November 1885 during a coup d'état Prime Minister Maharaja Ranodip Singh Kunwar was assassinated by his nephews, the Sumsher brothers(Khadga Shumsher, Chandra Shumsher, and Dumber Shumsher) somewhere in the southern wing of this palace.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aditya K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to spend ~2 hours even if you're not a history buff. The history here is quite fresh, unlike other palace museums around the world. If you're morbidly curious though, you're in for a treat.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Indraprasad S. 2 years ago on Google
    Its royal place of Nepal, durbar of Nepali kings and residential buildings of late king Birendra. Nowadays it is converted into a museum. Visit between 10 am to 2 pm to get entry here and experience royal property, things and premises.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shreeyansh B. 1 year ago on Google
    Got so many ideas from historical place. I have learnt different things by this visit to the museum. How guests are welcomed and placed happily over there and how's the life of Kings. Sava Hall was the best part for me to visit over there. I loved the decorations and the design over the sava Hall. One more best think saw over there was a "Shree pach" mukut of Kings which is the best and it was awesome looking. I will suggest to visit over there once in a life.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sambid G. 1 year ago on Google
    Historic Royal Palace and now one of the best museums in Nepal. Worth the visit and time. It takes at least 2-3 hours to enjoy every bit of the palace.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Traveller N. 1 year ago on Google
    Historical place in the history of Nepal. It was home of the royals during monarchy of Shah dynasty which lasted for years in this palace. This place also witnessed the massacre of the royals which wiped out all the family of Late King Birendra and opened doors for ex King Gyanendra. It has now been turned to museum since republic. Note: You cannot take mobile or phone inside of the museum.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ann 1 year ago on Google
    Got goosebumps all over. Such a beautiful palace and the memories within. It was overwhelming visiting this place knowing what the royals had been through ,sadness was seeping in, emotions all over the place. You cannot take any electronic gadgets inside the palace and you can click photos only outside the palace gate. Please visit !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sajeeb C. 8 months ago on Google
    Experience was nostalgic. At the same time, it was amazing to have seen how royal family lived. Unfortunately, upkeep is extremely poor. Carpet area, bed, etc. had over an inch of dust collected.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A A. 5 months ago on Google • 126 reviews
    The Narayanhiti Palace Museum is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. It was the former royal palace and has been converted into a museum, showcasing artifacts and exhibits related to the country's monarchy.

  • 4/5 Nabin J. 3 months ago on Google • 24 reviews New
    The Narayanhiti Rajdarbar murder case has not been investigated, nor has any truth been made public. All the Nepali people express great interest in this mysterious murder case and remember the king. (#ROYALFAMILY)🥺🇳🇵 Really Beautiful and LEGENDARY Place in Kathmandu,Nepal. The Narayanhiti Palace Museum (नारायणहिटी दरवार) is a public museum in Kathmandu, located east of the Kaiser Mahal and next to Thamel. The museum was created in 2008 from the complex of the former Narayanhiti Palace (or Narayanhiti Durbar) following the 2006 revolution. Before the revolution, the palace was the residence and principal workplace of the monarch of the Kingdom of Nepal, and hosted occasions of state. Narayanhiti Royal Palace नारायणहिटी दरवार Kathmandu Country Nepal Construction started 1963 AD Client Dhokal Singh Basnyat, King Mahendra, Bir Shumsher JBR Owner Government of Nepal Technical details Structural system Brick and Mortar Size 38 acres (15 ha) or 753 ropanis Design and construction Architect(s) Benjamin Polk The existing palace complex was built by King Mahendra in 1963, and incorporates an impressive array of courtyards, gardens and buildings.🇳🇵❤️ @NABIN_JOSHI
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ranjana M. 3 years ago on Google
    #rajdarbar I personally loved this place, Comment if you visited and don't forget to share your point of view and experience ☺☺
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lokesh C. 3 years ago on Google
    A historical place.Experience the history and Kings and Kingdom of Nepal through your own eyes. This place has so much sentiment attached.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kulbahadur R. 3 years ago on Google
    This museum shows the royalty of ancient nepal kings.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roman E. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to visit. 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Novaturient 3 years ago on Google
    Kings life review and great museum
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  • 5/5 Manoj S. 3 years ago on Google
    Historic and real nepal
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shiva Ram T. 2 years ago on Google
    Now it is Narayanhiti palace museum but it was a Royal palace before. Monarchy system became Republic of Nepal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ashok R. 2 years ago on Google
    You can enter by paying the entrance fee. Bags, mobiles, cameras are prohibited. The items used by the kings the family members are kept. Historical valuables have been preserved.We can observe the king's bedroom to the meeting room, from the crown ( shreepech) to the scepter (Rajdanda). From the observation of this museum, it can be concluded that the lifestyle of the kings is normal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anna T. 1 year ago on Google
    Once you've managed to buy a ticket, stash your bag and phone in a locker and gone through security, the palace is fascinating. No phones/cameras/taking photos allowed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gopi K. 1 year ago on Google
    A visit here is worth to know the history on Nepal. It is a palace which is now converted to Museum. These kind of places take you back in time and fill you with the past events in history.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 rahul s. 11 months ago on Google
    This Historic palace is quite interesting it gave me some glimpse about the history of Nepal royal family, their culture and lifestyle, entry fees is Nepali rs 500 You can't carry camera inside the palace The only thing you can do is to walk 👣peacefully read all the instructions written on board or wall because there is no guide to tell you any details about the palace. And if you ask any questions to the staffs inside palace they will not give sufficient information may be they don't know hindi Or english but you will understand the basic by reading boards. I was shocked to see the place of Royal👑 Family massacre, still you can see bullets marks on walls. It took around 2 hrs for me to complete my tour inside the museum and i was amazed by seen the painting of royal family on walls it was so beautiful, and i will keep this memories within my heart💕 always.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Somthing t. 9 months ago on Google
    One of the most important museums in Nepal, and here are few suggestion, while visiting this particular place 1. Take a paper and pencil with you, or a notebook to write some notes and observation. 2. They do not allow you to take your cell phones or iPads with you, so no pictures allowed 3. This is a huge place requires a lot of walking, unfortunately, that are not ramps if you are planning to go on the wheelchairs. 4. Description and caption of the places but, buildings and statues are not enough in English that I know description however, if you ask the security guards all the staff members they can describe or explain you about the display. 5. Not recommended to purchase tickets online because the online system is super boring. Prepare to stand up in the lines for about 20 minutes and go with the local currencies since they are not excepting any foreign currency.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Pranav P. 8 months ago on Google
    I visited this place last week and it was a great experience. Did get to learn new things about Nepal's Royal history. Mobiles and bags are not allowed inside, so they offer free lockers at the gate to deposit your belongings. It's a huge place, so it needs at least 40-60 mins to explore it properly. Masks are mandatory to enter the palace, so please bring one or else you'll have to buy at the ticket counter which costs 10 npr per pc.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gurpreet D. 7 months ago on Google
    After watching a lot of YouTube videos, I was under the impression that Indian currency works in all places in Nepal, but the reality was quite different. Also, on Google, it says that currency will be exchanged at a 1.6 rate but in reality, people did it at 1.5 and 1.4. So, please be careful to carry the NPR (The Nepalese Rupee) to make your journey smooth and worthwhile. It was an amazing experience visiting this museum where I got the see a glimpse of the life of all those kings and politicians who got to stay at this place. One of them was Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev who was massacred with his entire family in the year 2001. After looking at his pictures with the whole family it kind of struck my mind that I had seen him somewhere and that’s how I connected the dots. It took me almost 2 hours to cover up the whole palace and the museum and I didn’t regret my decision at all. The ticket cost me only 500 NPR and I did exchange the currency in the Thamel market (that was just a walkable distance from the palace). I couldn’t click the pictures of the palace because they didn’t allow me to take the phone inside, and I happened to visit this place with peace in heart, mind and soul.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ANUJA T. 4 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Incredible I m speechless after visiting there my eyes are full of tears just to recall that our beloved king and queen use to live there. Feeling like a holy place Well maintained and preserved by Nepal government. Must visit every nepali to know about Nepal rich History 👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Love S. 3 months ago on Google • 101 reviews New
    Want to know how the politics have transformed Nepal? Well, things will get a lot clearer when you visit the Narayanhiti Palace and Museum. Full of meeting rooms and 1970s glamour, the palace has opulent interiors. The place is well known for its museum beauty. Once, King Gyanendra lived in it, but he was given 15 days to vacate the property after his fall from the throne.

  • 5/5 Ankita D. 4 months ago on Google • 62 reviews
    Student Fee Rs.50 only and Normal Nepali Citizen Rs.200.They have parking too which cost Rs.20(bike/scooter) at the time of entry , no matter how many hours you park. We can't take mobile phones or camera . However, we are provided with drinking water inside the museum and washrooms too.

  • 3/5 kabindra s. 3 years ago on Google
    I could not see the classic Rolls Royce of Late king Birendra. Also, the interior of the building looks like disarrangement of the actual things of Shah dynasty. The museum committee could give information through visual like TV monitor or something. The information about the bedroom of Late king Dipendra is also missing. Similay there is not any information about Former King Gyanendra and his family. The curtain are all taken out, and it looks odd. There could be curtain or something such that lighting can make the interior cool.

  • 5/5 Sujeet S. 3 years ago on Google
    The Narayanhiti Palace Museum is a public museum in kathmandu, Nepal located east of the Kaiser Mahal and next to Thamel . The museum was created in 2008 from the complex of the former Narayanhiti Palace . Before the revolution, the palace was the residence and pricipal workplace of the monarch of the Kingdom of Nepal and hosted occasions of state.

  • 5/5 Manish M. 3 years ago on Google
    After royal massacre occurred on 1st June 2001, at Narayanhiti Royal Palace its been changed to museum now. You will see many historical things there and will be surprised by seeing how king used to live. The bullet mask is still visible on walls.

  • 4/5 Rachit M. 4 years ago on Google
    Erstwhile palace of Royal Family, now converted into a museum. General people can visit the palace museum by purchasing tickets. Many areas of palace are yet not accessible for general public. The interiors of palace are not like one expect of a erstwhile monarch. But the road where palace is located is very beautiful. On a clear day one can see mountains in the background of palace. Anyway the palace is worth visiting but one caution that don't expect too much from it.

  • 5/5 sumAn l. 3 years ago on Google
    Royal place of nepal where king birendra and his whole royal family killed

  • 5/5 R N. 5 years ago on Google
    The buildings in which the family were killed are no longer standing, however you are able to walk near where they once stood. The main part of the palace has been immaculately preserved. An absolute time capsule! The palace has not been standing for centuries as it was only completed in the 60's, which means it feels quite retro. No photography allowed inside and you cannot simply wonder around. The areas open to the public can be taken at self-pace however attendants will keep you moving along.

  • 5/5 Asfandyar K. 3 years ago on Google
    i have visited this historical place in Dec 2010, it is Nepal s Royal Palace, home of King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev. one of the top tourist attractions in Kathmandu, Nepal. Gyanendra, in full Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, (born July 7, 1947, Kathmandu, Nepal), last monarch (2001–08) of Nepal, who ascended to the throne after the assassination of King Birendra (reigned 1972–2001) and the subsequent suicide of Crown Prince Dipendra, who had committed the murder.

  • 5/5 Sanjana g. 3 years ago on Google
    History place .. all Nepalese people should visit once their lovely place with so many memory

  • 5/5 HDK C. 3 years ago on Google
    This is the palace of king when Nepal was kingdom so it is attraction for public. Good place for all visitors. I like this place very much and recommend all please visit this place.

  • 5/5 Devraj G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to be at and witness ancient history.

  • 5/5 subrata m. 3 years ago on Google
    An absolute feel of royal endeavour of nepali kingdom and their tragic end. Really heart warming

  • 5/5 RAM KUMAR M. 3 years ago on Google
    King place

  • 5/5 Narayan A. 3 years ago on Google
    Pride of NEPAL

  • 5/5 Rajpal R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Strongly (Original) जोरदार

  • 5/5 Dikshya A. 3 years ago on Google
    Can't click photos inside

  • 4/5 8848 T. 3 years ago on Google
    Crowded!🙄🙄🤔

  • 5/5 GanesH R. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic place

  • 5/5 Tech and I. 3 years ago on Google
    I just loved this place. I was amazed by the beauty there.

  • 5/5 Niranjan R. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 Rabin K. 3 years ago on Google
    Volleyball ground

  • 5/5 Bikash T. 3 years ago on Google
    Historical palace

  • 5/5 Gorilla B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Late King Birendra Shah (Original) Late King Birendra Shah

  • 5/5 Suman S. 3 years ago on Google
    We still missed them .........

  • 5/5 Abhisek R. 3 years ago on Google
    Ancients great palace of king......

  • 4/5 Janet F. 3 years ago on Google
    The exterior of the palace is more impressive than the interior. Although it had just reopened to the public, it still needs some work. It looks a little tired; carpets and upholstery need cleaning, too many tacky tchotchkes. Most of the items that were displayed were not identified. Also, was hoping to see some Royal jewels. Most impressive were the chandeliers and the Royal throne. The private living quarters - Shree Sadan, are housed in an architecturally beautiful building in the back of the sprawling grounds. Price was a little steep for foreigners - 1000rs.

  • 3/5 Aayush A. 3 years ago on Google
    Just a kings palace.

  • 5/5 Amrit K. 3 years ago on Google
    Historical place.

  • 5/5 Nipace 益 C. 3 years ago on Google
    Historical museum and it gives so much knowledge about past Kings of Nepal

  • 3/5 ishan B. 3 years ago on Google
    Best place

  • 5/5 Andrew J. King E. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to bring the family.

  • 3/5 Prabhu shrestha S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The entrance of King Virendra's residence Shreesadan Kaski Sadan is on the south side of the entrance to the Gaurishankar Gate. Hunting house The car gifted to King Tribhuvan by the German ruler Hitler is the Denting Painting. (Original) राजा वीरेन्द्रको निवास श्रीसदन कास्की सदन प्रवेश दरबारको दक्षिण मोहडाको प्रवेशद्वारलाई गौरीशंकर ढोका पूर्वतर्फको शिखरशैलीमा बनेको नारायणको मन्दिर तथा हिटी (धारा), बाली गणेश, लिच्छविकालीन अजिमाथान झिलपोखरी, त्रिभुवन पोखरी, त्रिभवन बंगला श्रीसदन पश्चिमतर्फको बदामे चौर राजपरिवारले प्रयोग गरेका एभ्रो विमान र हेलिकप्टर पश्चिम–उत्तरमा सिकारीघर जर्मन शासक हिटलरले राजा त्रिभुवनलाई उपहार दिएको गाडी डेन्टिङपेन्टिङ युवराज दीपेन्द्र, युवराज्ञी श्रुति र युवराज निराजनका बाल्यकालमा गुडाएका सानादेखि अनेकौं मोटर गाडीहरू त्रिभुवन सदन

  • 4/5 Himal R. 3 years ago on Google
    Best place to explore royal family lifestyle

  • 4/5 Anil S. 3 years ago on Google
    Royal mention

  • 5/5 Aman S. 2 years ago on Google
    The Royal Family things are presented very nicely along with that their personal belongings are also kept very safely and in a very organised way. The ticket price for student is Rs 50, Nepali citizen is Rs 200. The car collection of the Royal Family is also preserved here. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed we have to keep them in the locker as locker service is provided by the museum only. We can spend a good time with friends and family.

  • 4/5 Rajan B. 2 years ago on Google
    A better place to get some knowledge about history of nepal.

  • 4/5 AKSHAY A. 2 years ago on Google
    A very well organized museum or palace.... We knew how king and queen lived in their time and how was the royal hospitality.... overall wonderful experience .. Must visit place

  • 5/5 DR T. 2 years ago on Google
    Narayanhiti palace museum is a public museum situated east of the Kaiser Mahal and next to Thame. The museum was established in 2008, after the 2006 revolution, from the complex of the former Narayanhiti Palace (Narayanhiti Durbar).

  • 5/5 Sumaiya S. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful palace with a tragic history.... Big place and need time to complete.... no mobile phone and bags are allowed.... only pictures can be taken outside the palace

  • 5/5 Anuja S. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a best place to watch out the historical and ancient influences of Nepal. You will observe the most iconic arts and sculpture of ancient Nepal. Also, the remnants of royal massacre will thrill you to the next level.

  • 5/5 Mausam R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great experience. A classic collection of historical events and important aspects of nation.

  • 5/5 Rosan M. 2 years ago on Google
    Many more institute and my friend are says that this is Nepal best college of medical preparation

  • 4/5 Bsal S. 2 years ago on Google
    This palace museum is my favourite among all other places in Kathmandu because you can know a lot about the Citizen's King Birendra and his royal family. Everything is awesome including the surrounding. You can learn about the former King, his life and how the Kings used to live in their days. Must see.....

  • 3/5 Alexander N. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice collection and well preserved but virtually no descriptions of anything; as you cannot enter with a phone you can’t look things up either. Lost opportunity.

  • 5/5 Greenlam office S. 2 years ago on Google
    I think this is the best museum to visit in Nepal

  • 5/5 Jayashree A. 1 year ago on Google
    Simple and simply beautiful Palace. Two stories large building with rooms after rooms displaying large portraits of the Nepal dynasty, paintings, artifacts, various gifts presented to the kingdom by visiting dignitaries etc. No bags and cell phone allowed. Lockers available for storage. Entrance ticket Rs.250 per adult. Rest rooms available. What was missing is guide services. The palace management can provide this facility at extra cost.

  • 5/5 Abhishek C. 10 months ago on Google
    The Narayanhiti Palace Museum in Kathmandu, Nepal, used to be the home of the Nepalese royal family. In 2001, a tragic event called the "Narayanhiti massacre" happened there, resulting in the deaths of the king, queen, and other family members. After the monarchy ended in 2008, the palace became a museum. It now displays things from the royal family's past, like objects, pictures, and other items. People can visit the museum, see the beautiful rooms, and learn about Nepal's royal history.

  • 5/5 Ashish G. 1 year ago on Google
    A visit here is worth to know the history on Nepal. It is a palace which is now converted to Museum. These kind of places take you back to Nepal's most famous history.

  • 4/5 Sailesh Raj B. 9 months ago on Google
    Be prepare to walk for 1-2 hrs. Umbrella allowed. No mobile phones and camera allowed inside museum. Need to keep mobile and bags in safety counter before entering. Parking available. Request for museum info brochure in ticket counter.

  • 4/5 James Wernicke S. 9 months ago on Google
    An interesting step back in time. It feels like everything is in the 1950's. It is sad to see the assignation of the king, queen and others of Royal Family. I feel ignorant not knowing it occurred in 2001. No cameras and mobile phones are allowed and you must check bags on entry. Entry fee is 1000 NR.

  • 4/5 Ankit A. 7 months ago on Google
    This place is a good place for all tourists and locals to visit. It is a big area one may need 2 hours at least to take a tour properly. The park of the palace is covered with big and large number of trees with a few benches where one can relax and unwind. One can also enjoy nature along with the museum. Parking is available inside the palace area. Cost of the ticket and parking are separate.

  • 5/5 AnanD S. 4 months ago on Google
    Palace of last king, now converted in museum for public to explore the beauty and royality of the palace. Camera and anyother belongings not allowed inside.


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