Nepal, a small yet warm-hearted country, is home to remarkably simple and welcoming people. Its rich history stands apart, as Nepal holds the unique distinction of never having been colonized by the British Empire. While deeply influenced by its massive neighbors, India and China, Nepal’s traditions and culture possess a distinct history and identity, giving this tiny mountainous kingdom a unique charm.
Foreign tourists visiting the heritage sites of Kathmandu are required to pay entrance fees. Many tourists willingly pay these ticket fees, considering the experience well worth the cost. The heritage sites of Kathmandu are truly amazing, offering not only beautiful architecture but also profound spiritual spaces for both Hinduism and Buddhism.
Most of the constructions at these sites have a tantric background. The government, by setting prices for these priceless monuments, generates revenue from tourists who visit them.
Monument Entrance Fees must be paid at the entry point to access Heritage Sites, museums, and other attractions. Please refer to the table below for detailed payment information.
Sightseeing and Monument Entrance Fees
A significant advantage for visitors is that a large number of Nepal’s top-rated cultural and historical attractions are conveniently located in and around Kathmandu, the capital city, making them highly accessible.
| Place | Foreign Nationals | SAARC Nationals | Chinese | Nepalese | Contact Number | Remarks |
| Kathmandu Durbar Square including Tribhuvan Museum | NPR. 1000 | NPR. 150 | NPR. 1000 | Free | 01-4268969 01-4269452 | Below 10 years free |
| Narayanhiti Museum, Kathmandu | NPR 500 / USD 5 | NPR 250 | NPR 250 | Students: NPR.20 / Others: Rs 100 | 01-4227844 | The Narayanhiti Palace Museum is closed to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday, and all other public holidays. |
| 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: NRs. 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 | NPR. 1,000 | Students with letter from school : NPR. 10; Student Card Discoount: NPR.20; Others: NPR.30 | Entry fees for Nepalese are applicable only for Patan Museum | |
| Patan Golden Temple | NPR. 50 | NPR. 20 | NPR.. 50 | Free | 01-5534595 01-5540227 | Closed on Buddha Jayanti |
| Bhaktapur Durbar Square | US$ 15 or NPR. 1,500 | NPR. 500 | NPR. 500 | Free | 01-6612249 | Below 10 years free. For groups from 11-20, one tour leader can enter free. |
| Nagarkot Entrance Fee | US$ 3.4 or NPR 340 | NPR. 340 | NPR. 340 | Free | 9851192617 | 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) | NRs. 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 Dattrareya Square. |
| Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) | NPR. 200 | NPR. 50 | NPR. 200 | Free | 01-4281889 01-4277236 | Below 10 years free. |
| Boudhanath Stupa | NPR. 400 | NPR. 100 | NPR. 400 | Free | 01-4489257 | 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. 100 | Students: NPR. 15; Others:NPR. 30 | 01-4256909 Extension no. 172 | |
| Chitwan National Park | NPR. 1,500 per day per entry +13% VAT | NPR. 750 per day per entry+13% VAT | NPR. 1,500 per day per entry+13% VAT | NPR. 100+13% VAT | 056-621069 | Elephant ride fare – Foreigner: NPR.. 2,500; SAARC: NPR.. 1,500; Nepali NPR. 500 |
| Chitwan Elephant Breeding Camp | NPR.50 | NPR.. 25 | NPR. 50 | NPR. 10 | 056-580154 | |
| Tharu Cultural Museum, Chitwan | NPR. 25 | NPR. 15 | NPR. 25 | NPR. 10 | 056-580121 | Below 10 years free. |
| Lumbini | NPR. 200 | NPR. 100 | NPR. 200 | Free | 071-580189 071-580200 | NRs. 16 for Indians. |
| Lumbini Museum | NPR. 50 | NPR. 50 | NPR. 50 | NPR. 10 | 01-580318 | Closed on Tuesdays |
| Kapilvastu Museum | NPR. 10 | NPR. 5 | NPR. 10 | NPR. 2 | Closed on Tuesdays | |
| International Mountain Museum, Pokhara | NPR. 400 | NPR. 200 | NPR. 400 | NPR. 80 | 061-460343 | |
| Garden of Dreams, Katmandu | NPR. 200 | NPR. 200 | NPR. 200 | NPR.. 100 | 01-4425340 01-4425341 | Below 5 years free. NPR. 50 fro 5-11 years. 25% discount for a group of 10 pax. |
| Godawari Park | NPR. 200 (NPR. 150 for children below 10 years) | NPR. 57 (NPR. 23 for children below 10 years) | NPR. 100 (NPR. 50 for children below 10 years) | NPR. 34 (NPR. 12 for children below 10 years) | 01-5174246 | Student 50% discount. |
| Central Zoo | NPR. 250 (NPR.150 for children 4-12 years ) | NPR. 250 (NPR. 150 for children 4-12 years ) | NPR. 250 (NPR. 150 for children 4-12 years ) | NPR. 50 (NPR. 25 for children 4-12 years) | Nepali Students: NPR. 30; |
