Tharu Cultural Museum & Research Center

Anu Dhungana

in the last week

Reflects the traditional Tharu culture. It can be promoted by further research.

Aditya singh

3 months ago

It was good, I saw some of the old pics of the Tharu tribes. Those were very interesting.

Santosh Dahal

3 months ago

really enjoyed this place but it would be better if the all dancer have charmness on their face

Mukti Ram Rijal

5 months ago

The traditional culture and lifestyle is on a rapid pace of Change. Those people were the most primitive settlers in the Tarai Region of Nepal. The culture of going abroad has greatly contributed to the well being of society. However, it has also contributed to the change of their day to day culture and life style with the modern style buildings and western or non Tharu food. This Museum is keeping the some of the informations on the traditional Tharu Culture.

Holger Woyt

5 months ago

The Tharu culture is rapidly disappearing around Chitwan National Park. This museum is preserving some of the everyday items that you would find around a traditional Tharu house. The Tharus, immune to malaria, were the only people who could live in this area until the Government eradicated malaria. That changed everything. This museum is creating awareness of Tharu culture and gives reasons for its disappearance. One reason is the ban on Tharu people harvesting elephant grass from the National Park Buffer Zone. Elephant grass is essential for the construction of traditional houses. Instead the National Park is paying outside contractors to replace a traditional activity that was carried out for free. Presentation could be better, but this place is operating on a very low budget. Include it in your village walk and learn something new!