Gurkha Memorial Museum Tourism

Type of destination: Museum

The Gurkha Memorial Museum in Pokhara, Nepal, is dedicated to the valorous Gurkha soldiers who have served in the British Indian Army and later in the Indian and British Armies. Spread across a few floors, the museum showcases the history of the Gurkha regiments through a series of detailed exhibits. Visitors can find uniforms, medals, photographs, and historical documents that highlight the immense contributions and brave endeavors of the Gurkha soldiers. The museum also pays tribute to the recipients of the Victoria Cross, the British Empire's most prestigious military decoration, which has been awarded to a significant number of Gurkhas for acts of extraordinary courage. Located in the scenic city of Pokhara, the museum is situated against the backdrop of the Himalayas, providing a poignant context for the stories of soldiers who often hailed from these regions. It is an essential stop for military history enthusiasts and those interested in learning more about Nepal’s relation with the British Army.

Top 5 Reviews on Gurkha Memorial Museum

687nishantm

Wrote on 8th Jun, 2023

Glorious Hostory of Gorkha Soldiers

Good Museum about History or Gorkha, their bravery, their contribution in wars they fought The place seems a little small if more tourists are allowed at a time... got to know more about Gorkha and th..

filmg

Wrote on 5th May, 2023

Tells Its Story Well

On 3 floors, this very tidy museum (with tidy toilets) tells you everything there is to tell of the Ghurkas — serving the UK, India and the Singapore Police. Lots of photos of people in uniform, tales..

AZCasualTraveler

Wrote on 7th May, 2020

Interesting Nepal Military History Museum

The Gurkha Memorial Museum's main theme has to do with the history behind the military efforts in Nepal. The Nepal Gurkha soldiers are part of the British Military for many years and it has been repo..

davidsharma777

Wrote on 19th Apr, 2020

Historical Place of Gorkha Militant groups.

A famous place and I suppose the only museum that has treasured the history of Gorkha forces(militant groups). If you are interested to know a brief history of Gurkhas, worth visiting.

acton28

Wrote on 8th Apr, 2020

Long may they have the welfare and care of those who respect them.

Before doing so I took in the sights of Pokhara, a bat cave and the Gurkha Memorial Trust. Since joining the British Army in 1815, after showing valour in the battlefield against the British, the Gurk..

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