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What are UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal?

Nepal UNESCO World Heritage Sites are: Pashupatinath Temple, Swyombhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bouddhanath Stupa, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changunarayan Temple, Chitwan National Park, Lumbini and Sagarmatha National Park. Among these World Heritage Sites, Pashupatinath Temple, Swyombhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bouddhanath Stupa, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changunarayan Temple are located in Kathmandu valley and rest of them are in different regions out of the valley. 

Can I do World Heritage Site Tour in Nepal on my own?

Yes, you can do all World Heritage Sites tour in Nepal on your own. However, doing it through a travel company and hiring a professional tour guide will be very fruitful for you since you can have the comprehensive assist from him/her including the authentic information about the heritage sites, arrangements of foods and accommodation during the tour and to cope with other minor and major problems that occur during the visit.

If you have studies and researched a lot about Nepal and the location of World Heritage Sites, you are confident that you can get them easily and can arrange everything that you required on your own, yes, you go for independent World Heritage Tour in Nepal. But, again, we suggest to take at least a guide for your tour.  

What are the 7 World Heritage Site of Nepal?

The seven World Heritage Sites of Nepal are: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyombhunath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Bouddhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple. These are cultural, historical and religious World Heritage Sites of Nepal. Also, two national parks, Sagarmatha  National Park and Chitwan National Park are listed in World Heritage Sites from Nepal. The 7 world Heritage Sites are located in the Kathmandu Valley and other are out of the valley. Not to forget, Lumbini, the birthplace of lord Buddha. World Heritage Sites tour in Nepal is very popular trip among the internal and international travelers.

What are the 4 UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu?

Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyombhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa are the 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. Swyombhunath Stupa is located a top hill and it is also popular as Monkey Temple. Kathmandu Durbar Square has  a massive Bhairav Statue, palaces and living goddess Kumari. Pashupatinath Temple has cremation sites and has big statue of Bull, the vehicle of god Shiva. Bouddhanath Stupa is a massive  located to the north-east part of Kathmandu and has a very serene surrounding with beautiful restaurants and cafes.

What is the most visited World Heritage Site?

The most visited World Heritage site in Nepal is Swyombhunath Stupa since it is distinct and more massive from other world heritage sites like Bouddhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Pasupatinath Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple. This grand stupa/temple is located a top hill which offers the view of entire Kathmandu valley and the surrounding mountains as well. Visitors can see numerous monkeys jumping from branches to branches in the woods. Swyombhunath is believed to have been flourished from a lotus flower when there was a big lake in the Kathmandu valley.

Also, Swyombhunath Temple/stupa is an idea destination for morning and evening walk and it is very close from tourist hub, Thamel. It can be reached in 20 minutes on the walk from Thamel.

However, all the world heritage sites like Bouddhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Pasupatinath Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple are very popular world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley.

Which national park is listed in World Heritage Site?

Sagarmatha National Park and Chitwan National Park are listed in World Heritage Sites. The Sagarmatha National Park is located in Everest region which offers an exciting adventure trek to Everest Base Camp and the Chitwan National Park is located in the Terai belt of Nepal and offers various rewarding activities like jeep safari, elephant safari, jungle walk, canoeing, bird and crocodile watching, visit to elephant breeding center and Tharu cultural shows. Especially, Chitwan National Park is popular for one-horned rhino and royal Bengali tiger. Two nights three days Chitwan program is very popular among the visitors.

Which Unesco sites are touring in Kathmandu?

Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyombhunath Stupa or Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa wre the unesco sites are touring in Kathmandu. Besides, if you talk about the unesco sites touring in the Kathmandu valley, it also includes Patan Durbar Square with beautiful Krishna Temple and Patan Museum, Bhaktapur Durbar Square with its museum and Changunarayan Temple. Yu can do this unesco sites touring in Kathmandu in a couple of days and you even can finish it in single day. Actually, we recommend you to do this unesco sites touring in a couple of days exploring all the sites extensively. 

Which city has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

Kathmandu city has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city Kathmandu has four UNESCO World heritage sites which include: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyombhunath Stupa/Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa. These 4 unesco world heritage sites are the most visited world heritage sites in Nepal. Also, Patan Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar square including Changunarayan Temple are also popular unesco world heritage sites in the Kathmandu valley. So, in the Kathmandu valley, there are 7 unesco world heritage sites, which his the most number. 

What is the UNESCO Seven world heritage Tour in Kathmandu?

Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyombhunath Stupa/ Monkey Temple, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple are the UNESCO Seven world heritage Tour in Kathmandu. These seven world heritage sites are must visit and explore site while you are in Nepal, in Kathmandu spending a couple of days.

Actually, some people are selling this 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites tour as a day tour, but it will be too rush and hectic and ultimately, your tour to 7 world heritage sites will turn to be nasty and terrible. How can you visit and explore seven world heritage sites in a day located in different three cities: Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur? It is impossible and if you see the trip like 7 world heritage sites day tour with low cost, then, there must be something wrong and you will totally be tired and it is of no use.

Kathmandu Durbar Square is popular for ancient art and architectures, incredible woodworks, living goddess, Kumari, palaces, the massive wooden building with a single tree and a grand Bhairab statue. You can also, enjoy local food items, especially Newari foods in nearby restaurants and also get beautiful souvenirs.  

Swyombhunath Stupa/Monkey temple is a grand Buddhist religious site located a top hill in the center of the Kathmandu valley. The buddhas holy eyes, prayer wheels and the prayer flags, the deep woods with large number of monkeys and most importantly, one can view entire Kathmandu valley and the surrounding mountain peaks as well.

Patan Durbar has got a museum with all ancient objects, the massive palace and Krishna mandir( temple). You can observe incredible arts and architectures and marvelous wooden works with holy Krishna temple.

Bouddhanath Stupa is another massive Buddhist religious site located to the north east part of Kathmandu valley in Bouddha. It is very close to Pashupatinath Temple. The stupa is very popular among the Buddhist followers with prayer wheels and holy eyes of lord Buddha. You can enjoy tea, coffee and other food items viewing marvelous view of Stupa and the surrounding mountains here.

Pashupatinath Temple is a holy Hindu pilgrimage site located at the bank of Bagmati rive which is a popular cremation site for Hindus. Pashupatinath Temple is astounding Hindu pilgrimage site that people all round the world go there to offer a prayer to god Shiva. The temple has a massive bull and silver doors and golden top.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square is very ancient palace with museum with ancient objects from 5th century. The durbar square has temples, palaces, incredible woodworks, shrines and idols and many other historical and religious attractions to explore. You can get very authentic food items of Newari people and coffee here in Bhaktapur.

Changunarayan is a Hindu Temple of lord Vishnu from the 12th century. The arts and architecture in the temple with wooden works are marvelous to observe here. Changunarayan Temple is located on the way to Nagarkot while driving and hiking. If you are doing a day hiking to Nagarko, the hiking trip begins from Changunarayan. 

Which UNESCO World Heritage Sites tour in Kathmandu?

Swyombhunath Stupa ( Monkey Temple) , Kathmandu Durbar( Hanuman Dhoka Durbar), Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stuap are the 4 popular World Heritage Sites tour in Kathmandu. 

Swyombhunath Stupa is also known as Monkey temple as hundreds of monkeys are seen in its premises as it is surrounded by deep woods all round. The Swyombhunath Stuap is the tallest point of the Kathmandu city from where one can view entire Kathmandu Valley including mesmerizing Lamjung Himal. A big ceremony is held at Swyombhunath Area on the occasion of Buddha Purnina ( the birthday of lord Budda) in the month of March. 

Swyombhunath stupa is a popular destination for offering a holy prayer to Gautam Buddha and also popular for refreshments walks, exercises and observing magnificent arts and architecture. Swyombhunath Stupa is 30 minutes walk from center Thamel. 

Kathmandu Durbar Square also popular as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar has a palace from 12-13 th century with ancient weapons and objects. The woodworks here are marvelous to witness. More importantly, holy Kumari, the living goddess, Kasthamandap and grand Bhairav Statue are the major attractions of Kathmandu Durbar Square. For certain time, Kathmandu Durbar Square was closed for the visitors as the 2015 earth hit it and was under renovation. But now, it is officially reopened for the visitors. If you go to Kathmandu Durbar Square in the evening, you will enjoy a beautiful atmosphere and holy prayers with cool breeze. The Kathmandu Durbar Square is 20 minutes walk from central Thamel. On the way to Kathmandu Durbar Square, one can visit and buy the stuffs in traditional Ason Bazaar. 

Pashupatinath Temple is a world famous Hindu pilgrimage site located at the bank of holy Bagmati river. The temple has a massive temple furnished with gold and silver at its out layer with a magnificent steeple at the top. The temples also has a giant bull which safeguards god Shiva and many other idols all round. The Hindus all round the world go there to offer a holy prayer to god Shiva. Actually, it is believed that Kedarnath ( India) and Pashupatinath (Nepal) are two sides of same coin. 

Pashipatinath temple and its premises like Bagmati riverbank is the only cremation site for Hundus in Kathmandu Valley. One can observe various cremation sites and activities while exploring Pashupatinath Temple . 

Bouddhanath Stupa is a sacred Buddhist pilgrimage Site in Kathmandu. The stupa is grand and massive completely dedicated to lord Buddha. Both domestic and International visitors find the stupa very special with serene surrounding and holy colorful Buddhist prayer flags.

Which unesco world heritage sites tour in Kathmandu?

The UNESCO World Heritage site tour in Kathmandu are Kathmandu Durbar Square or Bashantapur Durbar Square, Swyombhunath Stupa ( Monkey Temple) , Bouddhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple. If you are looking for the world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley, it includes Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple. Actually, It takes at least 2 days to go and explore all world heritage sites located in Kathmandu valley including Patan and Bhaktapur. If you want to visit only world heritage located in Kathmandu city, it takes at least a full day to explore 4 world heritages tour to Bashantapur Durbar Square, Monkey Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple

Why did Unesco list various site of Kathmandu in the World Heritage List?

The 7 world heritage sites from Kathmandu valley are listed in UNESCO. Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyombhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath Temple, Patan Durbar Square, Bouddhnatha Stupa, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple are UNESCO Heritage Sites from Kathmandu valley. These heritages sites of Kathmandu valley are also known as real 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a must visit sites while one is in Kathmandu for any kind of purpose. 

UNESCO has listed 7 world heritage sites from Kathmandu valley as they carry age-long history, civilization, culture, religion and arts and architectures. People who go to visit UNESCO Sites in Kathmandu Nepal can experience and observe marvelous pieces of history, culture, civilization, arts and architectures, inscriptions on woods, copper and stones. These UNESCO Sites in Nepal are grand, massive and astoundingly magnificent to explore and visit and fascinate thousands of travelers from the world every day. The UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Nepal are worth visiting. You won’t waste your money if you plan to visit World Heritage Sites listed by UNESCO in Kathmandu and all over Nepal. 

How many heritages is to be celebrated in the world heritage sites?

There are, actually, 10 World Heritage Sites listed by UNESCO in Nepal. 7 World Heritage Sites are in Kathmandu Valley and 3 are outside of the Kathmandu Valley. If you are in Kathmandu, you can visit and explore 7 World Heritage Sites listed by UNESCO. It normally takes minimum 2 days to explore them but people do Kathmandu Day Tour to 7 World Heritage Sites in 7-8 hours in the same day.

Kumari Ghar or Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyombhunath Stupa ( Monkey Temple), Krishna Mandir and Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Changunarayan Temple and Bhaktapur Durbar Square with mueums and palaces are the 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in Kathmandu Valley. Lumbini, the holy birthplace of Lord Buddha, Sagarmatha National Park, the national park located at the highest elevation of the world and Chitwan National Park, the first national park of Nepal listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Site. 

The Everest Base Camp Trek takes you through Sagarmatha National Park, Chitwan Safari Activities are beautiful to do in Chitwan National Park and one can go to Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha via Chitwan. So, if you want a comprehensive and wild exploration of World Heritage Sites of UNESCO, you can go with UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour 10 days. There are some exciting World Heritage Sites Tour in Kathmandu valley like 7 Real World Heritage Sites 2 days and Day Tour to World Heritage Sites Kathmandu. These are must do and must experience tours to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley. 

How long is UNESCO World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu?

There are 4 World Hertiage Sites in Kathmandu and 7 world heritage sites in whole Kathmandu valley which includes Patan and Bhaktapur. Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square are the four UNESCO Sites in Kathmandu and Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple are other 3 World Heritage Sites in Patan and Bhaktapur. 

So, here, if you want to explore all 7 world heritages of Kathmandu Valley, it takes 2 full days and if you just want to do the 4 world heritages sites of Kathmandu city , you can do it in a day spending 5-6 hours including lunch and collecting souvenirs. 

Some people promise and promote the tour like 7 world heritage sites tour in a day which is not authentic and real as none can do 7 world heritage tour in Kathmandu valley in day. It takes at lest 10 hours to go and visit all 7 world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley. If you really want a hassle free and authentic World Heritage Tour in Kathmandu, it requires 1 full day for 4 unesco sites and it takes 2 full days for 7 world heritage sites tour. Don’t waste your money and time haphazardly. Make a good research and then only go for world hetiage sites tour in Kahtmandu.  

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