Museum · Narayanhiti Palace, Kathmandu

Narayanhiti Palace Museum

Narayanhiti Palace Museum
Photo: Suraj Belbase, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The Narayanhiti Palace Museum preserves the last royal residence of Nepal. Visitors can tour the rooms and see artifacts from the monarchy. The site includes the location of the 2001 royal massacre.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 2 of Kathmandu & the Valley

Visiting Narayanhiti Palace Museum: what to know

Tickets
Entry fee applies, with higher rates for foreign visitors. Cameras and phones must be left in lockers.
Time needed
Two to three hours
Best time
October to March
Getting there
In central Kathmandu by taxi or rickshaw

Kathmandu itineraries with Narayanhiti Palace Museum

Day 2 of Kathmandu & the Valley

Swayambhunath and Shivapuri

How Narayanhiti Palace Museum fits into a day.
  1. 7:30Swayambhunath StupaSwayambhunath
  2. 10:30Narayanhiti Palace MuseumNarayanhiti Palace
  3. 14:30Bicycle Tour to ShivapuriShivapuri Nagarjun National Park
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Narayanhiti Palace Museum FAQs

What is Narayanhiti Palace Museum?

It is the former palace of Nepali kings converted into a public museum.

How much is entry to Narayanhiti Palace Museum?

Foreign visitors pay a higher fee than Nepali citizens. Pay at the ticket office and expect to leave cameras and phones in a locker.

When was Narayanhiti Palace Museum opened?

It opened to the public in 2009, after the monarchy was abolished in 2008.

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