Overview of Nepal Heritage Tour
Nepal Heritage Tour perfectly blends Kathmandu, Nepal’s cultural and famous spiritual sites. The tour leads you to such sites, most UNESCO sites in Nepal. It has been listed as more than 830 square kilometers on the world heritage site in Nepal.
At the heart of the city and its suburbs are the artistic temples and Buddhist stupas, where visitors in Nepal like to explore the history and no pagoda-style shrines and elegant palaces in Nepal Heritage Tour.
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However, Architectural heritage, open and indoor religious monuments, and antique carvings are some of the features of the heritage tour in Nepal.
Some of the spectacular temples and important sculptures belong to belonging Sent period, which mainly flourished in the medieval period.
All the UNESCO-listed Kathmandu Durbar Square, Shikhar-style temples, and Stupas are opened for the visit after the massive earthquake in Nepal. Our customized Nepal heritage tour package includes world-renowned sites like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Patan Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changu Narayan temple, and some locally significant temples, as Dakshinkali temple and Chovar forest.
Nepal Heritage Tour and Travel leads you to get information about exploring the gorgeous beauties in the lap of the Himalayas. The central theme of Travel to Nepal is to enjoy the different sides of Nepal, including guiding fun activities, exciting adventures in the mountains, rare floras and faunas, and unique and ethnic, cultural, and traditional customs of diverse Nepalese Society.
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Tour to Nepal Heritage site is one of the top activities in Nepal where the capital city-Kathmandu is the starting point of traveling expeditions. Kathmandu city is world-famous for its holy Hindu and Buddhist temples.
Out of the ten World Heritage Sites enlisted in UNESCO, 7 of them lie in Kathmandu. However, Traveling around Nepal’s Heritage sites helps you to learn the historical background of Nepal.
Lumbini, where Lord Buddha was born in 623 BC, is the religious place where you can explore the kingdom where Siddartha Gautam lived and get the knowledge and wisdom shared by Lord Buddha towards the Buddhist religion.
List of UNESCO heritage sites in Nepal.
There are altogether 10 UNESCO heritage sites in Nepal. Among these 7 are located within Kathmandu Valley while the other 3 are spread across the country. These heritages are classified into natural and historical heritages based on their significance.
1) Pashupatinath
Dedicated to the prominent Hindu deity, Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath is a shrine sacred to Hindus. The literal translation of Pashupatinath is Lord of animals. This shrine is believed to have been built around 400 A.D. Styled in alluring pagoda style, there are over 500 temples scattered along the area. The temple is built on the bank of the Bagmati River which is one of the tributaries of the holy River of Hindus.
2) Swayambhunath
The name Swayambhunath translates to “self-existent” and this unique Buddhist monument is believed to have emerged by itself. The present-day monument dates back to 460 A.D. This monument is situated at the western end of Kathmandu Valley and rises above 100 meters from the surface level of Kathmandu Valley.
A mythological statement advocates that Swayabhunath was born out of a lotus flower that emerged in the middle of Kathmandu Lake. It has since been a revered site for Buddhist pilgrims. Swayambhunath stupa portrays an architectural magnificence in its architecture. This stupa is based on a dome followed by a cube structure which is pointy at the top. The cube is painted in all directions signifying the eyes of Buddha and the whole structure is decorated with Buddhist prayer flags.
3) Boudhanath
Boudhanath is a significant Buddhist shrine that stands as the biggest Buddhist monument in Nepal. Located in the northeastern end of Kathmandu Valley, this shrine is a revered site for Buddhist pilgrims. The centerpiece of Boudhanath has a pyramid-shaped stupa built on top of a dome.
This stupa is encircled by a circular path which is called “Kora” meaning walking in circles. The outer vicinity of the stupa is filled with spinning prayer wheels which you will find in most Buddhist sites. As a revered site and touristic destination, Boudhanath is famed for its religious significance and artistic marvels.
4) Kathmandu Durbar Square
Durbar Square refers to the complex of palaces, temples, courtyards, and shrines. Kathmandu Durbar Square is a historical monument that portrays the art and craft of the Malla regimes built between the 12th and 18th century A.D. These palaces served as royal residences during the Malla regime and stand as a living museum today.
Mallas are considered as higher caste Newars and the detailing of art and architecture of the palace depicts typical Newari artworks. Hanuman Dhoka Palace, Kumari Chok, Taleju Temple, Basantapur Tower, and Kal Bhairav Temple are the most prominent shrines here.
5) Patan Durbar Square
Patan is the royal residence of the ancient Lalitpur kingdom. Patan Durbar Square portrays a complex of royal palaces, Hindu shrines, architectural buildings, and artifacts that date centuries ago. Similar to Kathmandu Durbar Square, this area has been preserved as a historical landmark site with its astounding artistic amusement. This area is situated to the south of Kathmandu across the Bagmati River.
The Durbar Square consists of centuries-old monuments that include: Krishna Temple, Patan Museum, Mul Chok, Golden Temple, Mahaboudhha Temple, and Kwa Bahal. As a UNESCO heritage site, the ambiance in and around the Durbar Square takes you way back to the times of ancient Malla kings.
6) Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Nestled about 15 kilometers to the west is another Newari kingdom, Bhaktapur. Locally called “Bhadgaon”, this historic city is rich in culture, tradition, and history. Portraying a similar aura as Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square, there are a series of temples, palaces, and monuments that dates back to the time of Malla kings between the 12th and 18th century.
The once administrative hub and royal residence of Bhaktapur is now a keynote attraction for travelers. 55 window palace, Vatsala Temple, Nyatapola Temple, Bhairav Nath Temple, and Singha Durbar are among the notable monuments of Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
7) Changunarayan
Changunarayan is one of the oldest Hindu shrines in Kathmandu Valley devoted to the Hindu deity, Lord Vishnu. It dates back to the 4th century by the Licchavhi dynasty kings. The architecture of this temple is none like what you would find elsewhere in Kathmandu. It blends in the artistic amusement of the Licchavi and Malla dynasties giving it an authentic shape. Doors, windows, pillars, roofs, and struts of the main temple portray amazing architectural shapes.
8) Lumbini
Lumbini has been a significant monument across the globe for its revered history. This site has been a sacred site for Buddhists for long. This area is considered to be the birthplace of Lord Buddha and is filled with architectural structures built all over. The core location of Lumbini is marked by Mayadevi temple which is believed to be the birthplace of Siddartha Gautam Buddha. There are various Buddhist monuments scattered all along the area. Also, the main area of Lumbini is filled with ponds and water bodies all over the area.
9) Sagarmatha National Park
Sagarmatha National Park encapsulates the floral and geographical diversity of Solukhumbu district in east Nepal. Home to some of the rarest species and towering mountains, this national park is filled with natural gems not found elsewhere.
With Mt. Everest (8848.86m) sitting tall at the edge, this national park homes the tallest mountain in the world. There are over 300 mountains located within this national park and is the richest of all in terms of biodiversity. Himalayan tahrs, Snow Leopard, Himalayan Musk deer, red pandas, and Himalayan monal are amongst the rare species of animals found here. This national park was established in 1976 A.D. and was listed as UNESCO in 1979.
10) Chitwan National Park
The southwestern vicinity of Nepal is filled with dense tropical and sub-tropical forests. This area was established as a national park in 1973 as the first national park in Nepal. The dense forest encapsulating the area is filled with numerous flora and fauna that are rare.
This area is famed for Royal Bengal Tiger, horned Rhino, Asian Elephant, Gharial, Deer, and other animals. The rarity of this national park makes it popular for activities like Jungle Safaris, Nature walks, Bird Watching, and elephant-related activities.
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Essential Information - Nepal Heritage Tour
The Heritage Tour cost
The heritage tour cost of Nepal as designed by Boundless Adventures is reasonable. Your tour package cost depends on the number of people in the group. We provide special discounts for groups and families. The standard tour package consists of meals, transportation, accommodation, and domestic transfers during the trip duration.
Type of Vehicle at Tour in Heritage Nepal
Boundless Adventure provides private vehicles for ground transportation during the tour. We provide with:
1-3 pax: Car
4-7: Van/Jeep
8-14: Hiace
15 – 24 Mini Bus
25 to 45 Tourist Bus.
Entrance fee while you are sightseeing in Heritage Place
The entrance fee for sightseeing heritage sites is not included in the package cost. Entry fee is payable to individuals of all nationalities. SAARC nationalities have discounted entry fees compared to other nationalities.
Tour guide during the Heritage traveling
Your packaged tour will include a professional licensed tour guide during your trip. Your guide will speak English as a primary language. If you require language-specific guides we can provide such guides for extra cost.
Accommodations in world heritage trip Nepal.
We provide from budget-friendly tourist standard hotels to 5-star luxury hotels depending on your preference. Alternatively, you can book your accommodation as per your preference.
Meals in Kathmandu Heritage tour
This tour package includes bed and breakfast accommodation. You will be served your morning breakfast at the hotel itself. Other meals are included in the packages.
Nepal Culture Heritage Tour booking
Boundless Adventure’s website is embedded with a booking engine. You can book your tour with us by filling in the booking form. We entertain bookings at least a week before. You will have to deposit 20% of the trip cost for hotel booking and transportation.
Best seasons to travel to Kathmandu
March, April, May, August, September, and October are the best seasons to grab Nepal Travel Packages’ opportunities travel Packages. We do arrange different Tailor-made tours in Nepal, which offer you the flexibility to design more about Nepal and Pokhara tours.
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The tour company operates with experienced tour guides and your planned tour itinerary. Nepal Heritage Tour mainly focuses on Kathmandu Valley for luxury travelers. If you would like more details and information, please get in touch with us.