UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal

Kathmandu Durbar Square

  • Location: Kathmandu
  • Year Inscribed: 1979
  • Highlights: Ancient royal palace, Kumari Ghar, temples
  • Significance: Showcases Newari architecture and craftsmanship

Patan Durbar Square

  • Location: Lalitpur
  • Year Inscribed: 1979
  • Highlights: Golden Temple, Krishna Mandir, royal palace
  • Significance: Finest display of Newari urban architecture

Natural World Heritage Sites

Chitwan National Park

  • Location: Chitwan District
  • Year Inscribed: 1984
  • Highlights: One-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers, Tharu culture
  • Significance: First national park in Nepal, important biodiversity

Complete List of Sites

Site Name Type Year Inscribed Location
Kathmandu Durbar Square Cultural 1979 Kathmandu
Patan Durbar Square Cultural 1979 Lalitpur
Bhaktapur Durbar Square Cultural 1979 Bhaktapur
Swayambhunath Stupa Cultural 1979 Kathmandu
Boudhanath Stupa Cultural 1979 Kathmandu
Pashupatinath Temple Cultural 1979 Kathmandu
Changu Narayan Temple Cultural 1979 Bhaktapur
Chitwan National Park Natural 1984 Chitwan
Sagarmatha National Park Natural 1979 Solukhumbu
Lumbini (Birthplace of Buddha) Cultural 1997 Rupandehi

Visiting Information

Site Entrance Fee (Foreigners) Best Time to Visit
Kathmandu Durbar Square 1,000 NPR Oct-Nov, Mar-Apr
Patan Durbar Square 1,000 NPR Oct-Nov, Mar-Apr
Chitwan National Park 2,000 NPR Oct-Mar
Lumbini 500 NPR Oct-Mar

Conservation Status

  • Several Kathmandu Valley sites were on the "in danger" list after 2015 earthquake
  • Ongoing restoration projects at damaged heritage sites
  • Strict regulations on construction near heritage areas
  • Visitor fees contribute to preservation efforts

Unique Features

  • Kathmandu Valley has 7 monuments in one World Heritage Site designation
  • Lumbini contains archaeological remains dating back to 3rd century BC
  • Sagarmatha National Park includes Everest and other high peaks
  • Chitwan represents the last remaining Terai ecosystem