Art Galleries in Nepal

There are a great many art galleries in Nepal which display not only intriguing ancient artworks but also house more contemporary pieces. Much of the art of Nepal is strongly influenced by the Hindu and Buddhist religions that are prevalent in this land. As a result, you will find that most of the historical artifacts bear beautiful images of deities and other related matter. Nepal’s art galleries are fairly numerous and you will find that many of those displaying older artworks can more readily be termed a ‘museum’.

Nepal’s artistic history has seen many colorful phases – each with its own distinct trademark. For many years, artwork was dictated by a sort of trade standard, which resulted in many similar works being produced. These were in great demand for the decoration of shrines and temples and so there was not much room for elaboration. Certain slight deviations in style and subject matter did occur from time to time and the trained eye will easily use these period characteristics to guesstimate what era the artwork is from. Much of the artwork currently on display at various museums and galleries has been carefully excavated from a number of Nepal’s mountains.

More recent years has seen Nepal receive more foreign influences and this has clearly been reflected in the contemporary arts. Whilst still usually retaining a dynamic and cultured feel, the artwork has steered away from the religious stereotypes of the past and become more of an expression of the artists thoughts and emotions. As you visit the various art galleries in Nepal, you will find works from both well known artists and artists still struggling to make a place for themselves in the busy world of art. Visiting art galleries is one of the best ways to unwind after a long trek or a hard day of haggling with shopkeepers in the various markets. Make sure that you spend at least a little time at one or two of Nepal’s art galleries while in Nepal. To ignore these little collections of color and culture would be a real crime! We have listed a few galleries below to help you.

The National Art Gallery
Rare Ancient Art
Bhaktapur Durbar Square

NAFA Gallery
Contemporary & New
Sita Bhavan, Kathmandu

Srijana Contemporary Art Gallery
Contemporary & New
Kathmandu

J Art Gallery
Best Contemporary
Durbarmarg, Kathmandu

NEF-ART Gallery
Traditional
Gabahal Street off Patan Durbar Square

Moti Azima Gallery
Traditional arts & crafts
Bhimsenthan, Kathmandu

Nepal Art Council Gallery
Contemporary & Global
Babar Mahal, Kathmandu

Destinations in Nepal

Nepal’s grandiose mountains, diverse landscape, fascinating history and rich culture attract tourists from around the world. There are many exciting, interesting destinations in Nepal from the Terai lowlands to the impressive Himalayas. Popular Nepalese vacation destinations include cities, National Parks and other wilderness areas. Join us as we investigate some of these appealing destinations in Nepal.

The Kathmandu Valley

Located in the Bagmati Zone of Nepal, the Kathmandu valley stands at a juncture of Asia’s ancient civilizations. Within the cities of region – Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan – you will discover the history, present and future of Nepal. Here, the architecture, art and culture of Nepal are clearly put on display for all who wish to experience this wonderful country. UNESCO declared the Kathmandu valley a World Heritage Site as of 1979. Evidence of this region’s grand cultural and political heritage is easily seen in the over 130 monuments scattered throughout. Important monuments and attractions in the Kathmandu Valley include:

• The Pashupatinath Temple, beside the Bagmati river, is Nepal’s most sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva.
• Changu Narayan Temple is one of the region’s oldest Hindu temples and is dedicated to Vishnu.
• Swayambhunath or Monkey temple is an extremely holy Buddhist site which overlooks Kathmandu.
• Kathmandu Durbar Square
• Patan Durbar Square
• Bhaktapur Durbar Square

The Himalayas

This region is probably the best known destination in Nepal, both amongst avid mountaineers and international tourists. The Himalaya mountain range contains fourteen of the highest mountain peaks in the world including the renowned Mount Everest. There are over 100 separate mountains in the range which actually expands over five nations. Himal is a Nepalese word meaning “range”. The Nepalese section of the Himalayas is divided into the following regions:

• Sagarmatha Himal
• Ganesh Himal
• Manaslu Himal
• Annapurna Himal
• Langtang Himal
• Rolwaling Himal
• Gauri Sankar Himal
• Kanjirowa Himal
• Dhaulagiri Himal
• Jugal Himal
• Khumbu Himal

Mount Everest’s base camp, located in Sagarmatha National Park is an extremely popular destination in Nepal and many hiking tours will lead you to this site.

Karnali Zone

This is another excellent Nepalese destination, especially for nature lovers. Contained in the bounds of this somewhat remote zone you will come across Nepal’s largest national park , Shey Phoksundo. Also located nearby is the smaller, but just as beautiful Rara National Park. Karnali is a must for all those wildlife seekers.

These are just a few of the fantastic destinations in Nepal that you can visit whilst on vacation. For further information on specific Nepalese destinations visit the city pages on Nepal.com, where you can read a brief description of some of the most important cities in Nepal. If you are interested in the natural areas of Nepal, visit the “National Parks” page for an in depth look at Nepal’s protected zones. We hope you have a wonderful time exploring marvelous Nepal.

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