Nepal - Heritage & Landmarks
Cultural Heritage (2)
Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha
The birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama in 623 BC, marked by the Ashoka Pillar.
Kathmandu Valley
Seven monument zones including palace squares, temples, and stupas in three ancient cities.
Natural Heritage (3)
Sagarmatha National Park
A spectacular national park in the Himalayas, home to Mount Everest, the world's highest peak.
Chitwan National Park
A subtropical park home to one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers, and over 500 bird species.
Sagarmatha National Park (Everest)
A park containing the world's highest peak and unique high-altitude ecosystems.
Landmark (6)
Sagarmatha (Everest) Base Camp
The starting point for Everest expeditions at 5,364m with spectacular mountain views.
Boudhanath Stupa
One of the largest spherical stupas in the world, a center of Tibetan Buddhism.
Annapurna Circuit
One of the world's greatest trekking routes circling the Annapurna massif.
Pashupatinath Temple
Nepal's most sacred Hindu temple on the banks of the Bagmati River.
Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
An ancient religious complex atop a hill with all-seeing eyes of Buddha painted on the stupa.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
A medieval palace square with exquisite wood carvings and the famous 55-Window Palace.