Nepal is well-known across the world as the home of Mount Everest and Lord Buddha. The geographical and ethnic diversity of the country has widely resulted in the richly diverse culture of the country. Each ethnic group exhibits unique music, dance, art, craft, folktales, festivals, languages, and literature. The country is bestowed with a sumptuous volume of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Kathmandu Valley UNESCO Tour takes you through the old gallis (alleys) of Patan Durbar Square, where timeless wood and stone carvings of hundreds of Hindu and Buddhist idols greet you from every temple wall. You can admire the countless designs on wood-carved windows and the architectural achievements of Newar artisans centuries ago. The stone-carved Krishna temple is craftsmanship at its finest. Also, the row of pagoda temples in the Durbar Square is very aesthetically appealing. The Patan Durbar Square is beautiful and filled with rich culture and architecture. You can also visit Swayambhunath and Boudhanath, where you can enjoy a blissful time away from the noise and chaos of the city. Spinning hundreds of prayer wheels that encircle the main domes and becoming a part of spiritual enchantments and prayers in the evenings gives you a whole new experience.
Nepal features a total of 4 major World Heritage Sites: The Kathmandu Valley and Lumbini Province (Cultural Heritage); Chitwan National Park and Sagarmatha National Park (falling under Natural Heritage/Conservation Areas), respectively.
The Sagarmatha National Park and the Kathmandu Valley were the first places in Nepal to be included on the World Heritage Site list; both were added in 1979.