Entry Fees To Heritage Sites In Nepal
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Nepal is one of the world’s richest countries in cultural and religious heritage, despite its small size. Its monuments reflect a blend of Hinduism, Buddhism, and indigenous traditions, shaped by centuries of dynasties, artisans, monks, and traders. Many of these sites are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, while others are nationally protected monuments of historical importance.
Nepal’s heritage monuments are not just historical structures—they are living symbols of faith, art, and civilization. From ancient temples and royal palaces to sacred stupas and pilgrimage sites, Nepal stands as a crossroads of South Asian culture and spirituality. Protecting and promoting these heritage sites fees is essential for preserving Nepal’s legacy for future generations.
Entry fees must be paid to enter Heritage Sites, museums etc. at the entry point. Positive discriminatory entry fees are applicable to most of the sightseeing spots, i.e. different fees to Nepali (visitors and students), SAARC and Third-Country (other than SAARC) visitors.
| Entry Fees for Sites in Kathmandu Valley | ||||||
| Site | Foreign Nationals | SAARC Nationals | Chinese | Nepalese | Contact Number | Remarks |
| Kathmandu Durbar Square including Tribhuvan Museum | NPR 1000 | NPR 500 (BIMSTEC) |
NPR 1000 | 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:NPR10; Others: NPR 25 (NPR 50 for camera and NPR100 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: NPR15; Others: NPR30 | 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: NPR10; Others: NPR25 (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 Dattrareya 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 | |
| Ethnographic Museum, NTB, Bhrikutimandap | NPR 200 | NPR 100 | NPR 50 | Students: NPR 25; Others: NPR 30 | 01-4256909 Extension no. 172 |
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| Garden of Dreams, Katmandu | NPR 400 | NPR 400 | NPR 400 | NPR 150 | 01-4525340 01-4525341 |
Below 5 years free. NPR 50 fro 5-11 years. 25% discount for a group of 10 pax. |
| Godawari Park | NPR 500 (NPR 200 for children below 10 years) | NPR 200 (NPR 100 for children below 10 years) | NPR 100 (NPR 50 for children below 10 years) | NPR 50 (NPR 20 for children below 10 years) | 01-5174246 | Student 50% discount. |
| Central Zoo | NPR1000 (NPR 250 for children 4-12 years ) | NPR 500 (NPR 250 for children 4-12 years ) | NPR 250 (NPR 150 for children 4-12 years ) | NPR 200 (NPR 75 for children 4-12 years) | 01-5428323 | Nepali Students: NPR 135; |
| Entry Fees for Sites in Lumbini | ||||||
| Site | Foreign Nationals | SAARC Nationals | Chinese | Nepalese | Contact Number | Remarks |
| Lumbini | NPR 700 | NPR 400 | NPR 700 | NPR 20 | 071-404040 071-404047 |
NPR 16 for Indians. |
| Lumbini Museum | NPR 50 | NPR 50 | NPR 50 | NPR 10 | 01-580318 | Closed |
| Kapilvastu Museum | NPR 10 | NPR 5 | NPR 10 | NPR 2 | Closed on Tuesdays | |
| Entry Fees for Sites in Chitwan | ||||||
| Site | Foreign Nationals | SAARC Nationals | Chinese | Nepalese | Contact Number | Remarks |
| Chitwan National Park | NPR 2,000 per day per entry +13% VAT | NPR 1,000 per day per entry+13% VAT | NPR 2,000 per day per entry+13% VAT | NPR 150+13% VAT | 056-621069 | Elephant ride fare – Foreigner: NPR 2,500; SAARC: NPR 1,500; Nepali NPR 500 |
| Chitwan Elephant Breeding Camp | NPR 100 | NPR 50 | NPR 100 | NPR 25 | 056-580154 | |
| Tharu Cultural Museum, Chitwan | NPR 25 | NPR 15 | NPR 25 | NPR 10 | Below 10 years free. | |
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