Cultural Heritage of Nepal
Nepal is a multilingual and multicultural country that preserves hundreds of cultural heritages of historical and cultural importance. This country known throughout the world as the home of Mount Everest and Lord Buddha is an intricate garland of the various ethnicity and caste of people who have inhabited the land for millennia.
The country is ruled by diverse dynasties like the Kirant, Lichchhavis, Mallas, and Shah – all with their own distinct cultures and architectures. And these rulers have left various natural as well as religious, cultural, and architectural heritages.
These historically important patrimonies provide a glimpse into the rich art and culture of the country and have, therefore, many of sites has been placed under the World Heritage list by UNESCO.
A visit to Nepal is incomplete without witnessing at least some of these magnificent sites. Here is a short introduction to those that simply have to be on top of your list of travel destinations.
Out of the ten UNESCO World Heritage sites found in Nepal, seven are situated inside the Kathmandu valley, including temples, palaces, and other architecturally important monuments as listed below
Lumbini
Boudhanath Stupa
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With its massive mandala, Boudha – situated to the northeast of the capital city – is the largest spherical Stupa in Nepal. It is the most important shrine for Tibetan Buddhists who visit the site frequently along with other Hindu pilgrims. And, it is also the single largest Chorten in the world.
Made up of large amounts of gold, every part of the monument’s architecture has an abstract spiritual meaning. Surrounded by Tibetan monasteries, a number of souvenir shops, restaurants, and hotels, Boudhanath Stupa is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Nepal.
Many visitors experience spiritual peace as they do their ritual circumnavigation of the dome beneath the peaceful wisdom eyes of the Buddha that gaze out at them from within the gilded central tower.
