A large, well-curated museum a couple of kilometres south of the lake, dedicated to the people, geology and climbing history of the Himalayan range. Permanent galleries cover the various mountain ethnic groups (Sherpa, Gurung, Magar, Thakali), the development of mountaineering equipment, and biographical exhibits on the great Himalayan climbs.
Outside, the grounds contain a small climbing wall, a Sherpa house exhibit, and a replica of a Manaslu base camp. Allow two hours; it is genuinely interesting whether or not you are about to set off on a trek. A modest entrance fee. The museum is a 15-minute taxi ride from Lakeside.