Historic Sites

Surrounded by the majestic Himalayas on all sides, Nepal has abundant of natural beauty. The snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan ranges, tranquil valleys, everything about Nepal looks like a picture out of a fairytale book. Being a melting pot of Buddhist and Hindu ideologies, Nepal has a rich history that is unique and enchanting. Boasting of some of the popular historic sites, Nepal has a lot of tourist attractions to offer.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square ? Serving as an excellent option for a day or weekend trip from Kathmandu, Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The square is a living museum, and one can see plenty of ancient monuments, buildings and temples. If the weather condition favours, one can also experience panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks from Nagarkot, a tiny hill station village that lies near Bhaktapur.

Shree Pashupatinath Temple ? The largest Hindu temple in the world devoted to Lord Shiva, Shree Pashupatinath Temple is one of the famous Nepal Historical sites and is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Shree Pashupatinath temple is often referred to as the “Temple of Living Beings,” as it attracts a vast number of pilgrims every day who come from faraway places to offer their prayers and seek blessings of the divine deity.

Bhoudanath Stupa ? One of the largest Tibetan Buddhist Stupa outside of Tibet is the Bodhnath or Boudhanath Stupa. A UNESCO world cultural heritage site, it’s one of the top places of Historical Importance in Nepal. Constructed by King Man Dev in the fifth century, this colossal stupa is built atop an octagonal structure, which symbolizes Buddha’s teachings, and is surrounded by several gompas or smaller temples.

Lumbini ? Considered as the birthplace of Siddhartha, Lumbini attracts hundreds of Buddhist pilgrims daily. The legendary emperor Ashoka erected a stone pillar here in the year 250 BC, marking the birthplace of Buddha. A UNESCO world cultural heritage site, Lumbini is more than just a religious place.

Patan Durbar Square ? The town of Patan is surrounded by four stupas erected by Emperor Asshoka in the third century B.C. The Square is one among the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites in Nepal, and is a marvel of Newar architecture. It has a square floor that is tiled with red bricks.

Swayambhunath Stupa ? The Stupa is another of Nepal’s UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, and it is said that a millennium ago, this area was an island and King Manadeva built a stupa here around 460 A.D. It’s also known as the Monkey Temple for the primate population in and around the temple complex.

Changu Narayan ? Changu Narayan is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Nepal, and is dedicated to the Hindu God Vishnu. It is believed to have been built in the 5th century A.D, and is located on a hilltop east of Kathmandu. The two-tiered pagoda is considered one of Nepal’s most unique architectural monuments.