There are ten World Heritage sites in Nepal.
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Located in the heart of Kathmandu, this historic complex is a collection of palaces, temples, and courtyards that were once the seat of power for the ancient Malla kings.
Patan Durbar Square
Located in Patan, this historical complex is similar to Kathmandu Durbar Square, with a collection of palaces, temples, and courtyards that were once the seat of power for the ancient Malla kings.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Located in Bhaktapur, this historical complex is similar to Kathmandu and Patan Durbar Squares, with a collection of palaces, temples, and courtyards that were once the seat of power for the ancient Malla kings.
Swayambhunath
Located on a hilltop in the Kathmandu valley, this Buddhist temple complex is also known as the "Monkey Temple" due to the large number of monkeys in the area.
Boudhanath
Located in the Kathmandu valley, this is one of the largest stupas in Nepal and is an important pilgrimage site for Tibetan Buddhists.
Pashupatinath
Located on the banks of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, this is a central Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Lord Pashupatinath and is a site of cremation for Hindus.
Changu Narayan
Located on a hilltop in the Bhaktapur district, this ancient Hindu temple is dedicated to the deity Lord Vishnu.
Lumbini
Located in the Rupandehi District in the Lumbini Zone of Nepal, this is the birthplace of Lord Buddha and is an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists.
Sagarmatha National Park
Located in the Solu-Khumbu region of Nepal, this protected area is home to the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest.
Chitwan National Park
Located in the Chitwan District of Nepal, this protected area is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including the endangered Bengal tiger and one-horned rhinoceros.
Nepal's World Heritage sites are located in the Kathmandu valley and surrounding areas, except for Lumbini and the two national parks. There are a total of three World Heritage sites in Kathmandu, which are Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, and Pashupatinath.
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