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Cultural Heritage Sites
Nepal is well known for paintings, sculptures, woodcarvings and architecture.
The three cities of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur have seven world Cultural Heritage Sites all within a radius of 20 km and one in Lumbini out of valley are as:
1. Swayambhunath
2. Bouddhanath
3. Bhaktapur Durbar Square
4. Changunarayan Temple
5. Pashupatinath Temple
6. Kathmandu Durbar Square
7. Patan Durbar Square
8. Lumbini (Birthplace of Lord Buddha)
World Heritage Sites (Natural)
A brief description of two natural heritage sites is as follows:
1. Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park (1148 sq. km.)
Sagarmatha is an exceptional area with dramatic mountains, glaciers and deep valleys, dominated by Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world (8,848 m).
Several rare species, such as the snow leopard and the lesser panda, are found in the park.
The presence of the Sherpas, with their unique culture, adds further interest to this site.
2. Royal Chitwan National Park (932 sq. km.)
At the foot of the Himalayas, Chitwan is one of the few remaining undisturbed vestiges of the 'Terai' region of Nepal. It has a particularly rich flora and fauna.
One of the last populations of single-horned Asiatic rhinoceros lives in the park, which is also one of the last refuges of the Bengal tiger.
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