UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal - 10
UNESCO Natural World Heritage Sites – 2
UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Sites – 8
UNESCO Proposed World Heritage Sites – 3
UNESCO Natural World Heritage Sites
1. Sagarmatha National Park
Location: Solukhumbu district, North Eastern Nepal
Fly to Lukla which is 30 minutes by air from Kathmandu.
2. Chitwan National Park
Location: Chitwan district, Central Nepal
The park headquarters at Kasara is a 146 km by road from Kathmandu, 20 minutes by air.
UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Sites
1. Kathmandu Durbar Square
Location: Kathmandu district, Central Nepal
In the heart of old Kathmandu city.
2. Patan Durbar Square
Location: Lalitpur district, Central Nepal
5 km southeast of Kathmandu.
3. Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Location: Bhaktapur district, Central Nepal
12 km to the east of Kathmandu.
4. Swayambhunath Stupa
Location: Kathmandu district, Central Nepal
Resting on a hillock 3 km northwest of Kathmandu.
5. Pashupatinath Temple
Location: Kathmandu district, Central Nepal
The temple lies 5 km to the east of the Kathmandu city.
6. Boudhanath Stupa
Location: Kathmandu district, Central Nepal
8 km to the east of Kathmandu.
7. Changu Narayan Temple
Location: Bhaktapur district, Central Nepal
12 km to the east of Kathmandu.
8. Lumbini
The Birthplace of Lord Buddha
Location: Rupandehi district, Western Nepal
288 km drive from Kathmandu.
Nepal: A New Definition of Adventure
Lifetime Experiences
Mountain Flights
Gosaikunda Helicopter Tour
- Adventurous and Pilgrimage tour starting from Kathmandu.
- Superb views of the Langtang Himalayan region and frozen Gosaikunda Lake
- 20 to 30 minutes from Kathmandu to Gosaikunda.
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour
- Spectacular view of the world’s highest peak Mount Everest and experience the unparalleled beauty of nature
- 1 hour from Kathmandu to Everest Base Camp.
Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour
- Explore the base camp of Mount Annapurna and Dhaulagiri
- 20 minutes from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp.
- 20 minutes from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
Adventures
Paragliding, Pokhara
- Majestic view of the Mount Fishtail, Annapurna, and Dhaulagiri with the view of beautiful Fewa Lake.
- 30 minutes flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara
- 7-8 hour drive from Kathmandu
Kushma Bungee Jump
- Nepal’s highest bungee and the World’s second highest bungee jump with a height of 228m.
- 30 minutes flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and 2 hours drive from Pokhara to Kushma
- 9-10 hour drive from Kathmandu
Everest Skydive
- Most extreme and thrilling adventure that beats all adventures.
- Magnificent view of mountain peaks including world’s highest peak Mount Everest and the stunning Namche bazzar.
- Fly to Lukla which is 30 minutes by air from Kathmandu.
Nepal: Home to 125 ethnic groups, 123 languages and 10 religions
Nepal once is not enough
Diverse Culture
Indra Jatra
- Celebrated by Newar Community residing dominantly in Kathmandu Valley.
- Cultural significance: It is celebrated to thank Lord Indra for the rain and prosperous harvest.
Tamu Loshar
- Celebrated by Gurung Community
- Cultural Significance: It marks the beginning of the Tamu Sambat or New Year in Gurung Calendar.
