Nepal is not only about mountains—it is also a land of timeless culture, spirituality, and living traditions. With several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the country offers unforgettable cultural journeys alongside its natural beauty.

Major Cultural Highlights

Kathmandu Valley (UNESCO Site) – Home to seven heritage zones, including:

• Kathmandu Durbar Square – Historic palaces & the Living Goddess Kumari.

• Patan Durbar Square – Renowned for Newari art & temples like Krishna Mandir.

• Bhaktapur Durbar Square – A “living museum” with the 55-Window Palace & Nyatapola Temple.

• Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) – Ancient Buddhist stupa with panoramic valley views.

• Boudhanath Stupa – One of the world’s largest stupas & Tibetan Buddhist hub.

• Pashupatinath Temple – Sacred Hindu shrine of Lord Shiva on the Bagmati River.

• Changu Narayan Temple – Nepal’s oldest Vishnu temple, dating back to 464 A.D.

Lumbini – Birthplace of Buddha (UNESCO Site)

• Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, Sacred Garden & international monasteries.

Other Notable Sites

• Panauti – Ancient town with rich heritage and holy rivers.

• Tilaurakot – Childhood home of Prince Siddhartha.

• Ramagrama Stupa – Original relic stupa of Buddha.

• Gorkha Palace – Birthplace of King Prithvi Narayan Shah.

• Tansen – A charming medieval Newari town.