Vice President Pun observes International Mountain Museum

Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun today observed the International Mountain Museum at Pokhara Metropolitan City-17.

He keenly observed the materials and activities related to the mountain that has been put on display at the museum, said the museum director Nirmala Kumari Neupane.

Materials and activities related to mountain climbing, trekking, skiing, animal hunting, and research and specifying social, cultural, and religious activities in the mountain, the origin of the world’s mountain ranges, geographical importance, wildlife, vegetation, and minerals have been put on display at 13 sub-chambers in the museum building.

On the occasion, Vice President Pun signed a visitor logbook kept at the museum. He also pointed out the important role of the museum to promote tourism.

Established by the Nepal Mountaineering Association, the museum has provided a platform for researchers and students in the mountain sector, said Neupane.