World Heritage Sites NEPAL (Best Destination to Travel)
Lumbini
Lumbini is a peerless
landmark of Buddhist world. It is the birth place of Gautam Buddha. It is
recognized as a pilgrimage of all the people of the world who follow Buddhism.
UNESCO enlisted Lumbini as the world Heritage Sites in 1997 A.D.
The Asoka pillar which was made by Emperor
Asoka in 245 BC is located here. There are also the Puskarini pond and Maya
Devi Temple. In 1970 AD, 13 nations including Nepal have formed the Lumbini
Development Committee and it started the Lumbini Development Master Plan. Under
this plan, various countries of the world have constructed monasteries, stupas etc.
in Lumbini. The countries like China, Myanmar, Japan, Vietnam, South Korea,
India, Thailand, France, Germany etc. have constructed monasteries and stupas.
Libraries, museums, research centers are located here.
Pashupati
Sagarmatha National Park
Chitwan National Park
It is one of the most
important tourists’ destinations of Nepal. It is located in Chitwan district and 120 km
south-west of Kathmandu. It covers an area of 932 sq. km. It is especially
famous for one –horned rhino which is rarely found in in the world. Royal
Bengal tiger is another important wildlife found in this national par. Besides
this, elephants, crocodiles, tigers, peacocks, etc. are other important
wildlife and varieties of birds found here. It was enlisted in World Heritage
Sites in 1984 AD.
Hanumandhoka Durbar Square
It is located in the
heart of the Kathmandu city. The Malla kings ruled over Kathmandu from this
valley, King Prithvi Narayan Shah started to rule from here and it became the
capital of unified Nepal. It is said that Pratap Malla erected the statue of
Hanuman in the gate of this palace and it was named as Hanumandhoka. Besides
Hanumandhoka, Basantapur palace, Taleju temple, Museum, House of Kumari,
Kasthamandap, a Kettledrum, etc. are the ancient heritages located here. It was
enlisted in the World Heritage Sites in 1972 AD.
Bouddhanath Stupa
Bouddhanath Stupa, the
biggest stupa in Nepal, lies about 7 km east of the capital. It is one of the
oldest stupas in the country. It is believed that this stupa was constructed in
around 5th century. There are other 45 monasteries in this area.
UNESCO enlisted it in the World Heritages Sites in 1979 AD.
Patan Durbar Square
It was the palace of
Malla kings during the medieval Nepal. It is located in the Lalitpur district.
Krishna temple with 21 golden pinnacles is the master piece of Malla art and
architecture. Besides this, there are Bhimsen temple, Bishwanath temple, Jagat
Narayan temple, Bishwanath temple, statue of Yog Narendra Malla, Mahabouddha,
Kumbheshowr Mahadev, temple of Rato Machhindranath etc. It was enlisted in the
World Heritages sites in 1979 AD.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
It was the place from
where the Malla kings of Bhaktapur ruled over their kingdom. The heritage like
Fifty-five Window Palace, statue of Bhupatindra Malla, national Art Gallery,
Golden Gate, Nyatapola etc. are located here. It has been enlisted in the World
Heritages Sites since 1979 AD.
Changunarayan Temple
Changunarayan Temple,
the oldest temple in the Kathmandu valley came into the existence in the 5th
century. The temple is adorned by some of the best specimen of stone, wood, and
metal craft in the valley. The temple stands as the epitome of culture,
religion, history, and faith of the Kathmandu valley. It is located in
Bhaktapur district and 22 km east of Kathmandu. The temple constructed during
the rue of the lichchhavi King Mandev. There is a lord Vishnu’s idol with ten
heads and ten arms. This is a fine example of stone carving from the 5th
century. The temple is made in Pagoda style. There are also inscription carved
in stone, wood, and metal craft made in the 5th century.
Swayambhunath
The Buddhist temple of
Swayambhunath, situated on the top of the hill in a Kathmandu, is one of the
most popular holy places and instantly recognizable symbol of Nepal. The temple
is colloquially known as “monkey temple” because a large tribe of roaming
monkeys is found there. It is believed that this temple is constructed before
the 5th century. This temple is regarded as the symbol of the
religious tolerance as there is the temple of Hindu goddess Sarswati. There are
other stupas and idols also. Recently, the biggest statue of Buddha has been
constructed near Swayambhunath temple. It was enlisted in the World Heritages
Sites in 1979 AD.
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