A 1939 Mercedes Benz presented by Adolf Hitler to King Tribhuvan, grandfather of Nepal’s deposed ex-monarch Gyanendra Shah will finally be showcased at the Narayanhiti Museum.The museum authorities have come up with the idea of offering joy rides to visitors on the antique automobile and an old chariot used by King Tribhuvan, around the former palace grounds. The Mercedes Benz has been rotting at the old palace garage in a dilapidated condition.According to museum authorities it would take around $537,000 to restore both the car and chariot.

Factfile: Narayanhiti Palace Museum

* Narayanhiti Palace was built by late King Mahendra, father of ex-monarch Gyanendra Shah, between 1963 and 1969.

*The palace is named after the  Narayan Temple located at the palace grounds and a water spout(hiti)that lies next to the temple.

*Inaugurated as a museum by PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal on February 26th 2009.

*The palace has 52 rooms named after the districts of Nepal.Of the 52 rooms, only 19 are opened for public viewing.

*Opening Hrs:11am-3pm(Winter)/ 11am-4pm(Summer).Closed on Tuesdays,Wednesdays & on public holidays.

*Entrance Fee: 1)Nepalese : Students-NRS 20/-, Others- NRS 100/-

2)Chinese & SAARC Nationals-NRS 250/-

3)Other foreign nationals- NRS 500/-