UN Heritage Site

Be a part of an amazing experience back in time, visit the architecturally and culturally rich heritage sites of Nepal.Travel to exotic palace courtyards within the capital Kathmandu itself where six out of the 10 UNESCO sites can be found. Enter the grounds of history at The Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is in the heart of the capital city, and experience the origins of Nepal as a unified kingdom.Even though the April Earthquake has left some of the oldest palaces which dates back to the 15th century, in ruins, you can still learn the rich history about the Malla Dynasty one of the first ruling kings of the valley, or be a part of the vibrant Indra and Kumari(the living goddess) festivals.

Or take a tour around the Patan Durbar Square, where can walk through the old gallis(streets) of Patan Durbar Square, where timeless wood and stone carvings of hundreds of hindu and Tibetan deities greet you from every wall of temples. Or admire the flawless Newari architecture of the beautiful temples and resident homes which are hundreds of years old. Another place to put on the trip is the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, where the highlight is the 55 window Palace and other numerous temples like the Nyatapola temple or Dattatraya Temple , the Golden Gate, which all date back to the 14th century, built during the reign of Malla kings.



One of the other major attractions is the Changu Narayan Temple situated 8 miles East of the Kathmandu valley, this place is a must visit for it is known to be one of the oldest temples of Nepal, which according to legends says to have existed since 325 AD. Make a day’s trip where you can enjoy the rich archaeological relics and stone carvings, which are the oldest epigraphics to Nepalese history. The temple is surrounded by sculptures and arts related to Lord Vishnu. Also we can find the temples of lord Shiva, Ashta Matrika, Chhinnamasta, Kuleshwor and Krishna inside the courtyard of main temple.

If you want to experience Buddhism, then one much visit the Swayambhunath Temple or the Monkey temple, where Buddha’s Eyes bless upon any visitor. It is a break away from the noise and chaos of the city, where you drive 30 mins to a hilltop on the Northwest part of Kathmandu. Spin the hundreds of prayer wheels that surround the main dome, which signifies the whole world and be a part of spiritual encantations and prayers that take place in the evening. Light oil lamps, around the Stupa and send a prayer to a loved one among the pilgrims who visit here everyday, to enjoy the beautiful sunset and a incredible close encounter with the hundreds of Rhesus monkeys which live in the stupa itself.

Divided into Cultural Heritage Sites Natural Heritage Sites
List of Culture Heritage Sites

1.The Kathmandu Durbar Square
2. The Bhaktapur Durbar Square
3. The Changu Narayan Temple
4. The Lalitpur Durbar Square
5. The Pashupatinath Temple
6. The Boudhanath Stupa
7. The Lord Swayambhu Nath
8. The Lumbini Site

Natural Heritage Sites
1. Sagarmatha National Park
2. Chitwan National Park