Unesco Heritage Tour Of Nepal

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Visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites is the best way to see Nepal. Nepal has got four UNESCO listed world heritage sites. Visiting these UNESCO world heritage sites is the best way to experience Nepal from trekking in Everest to the wildlife and spiritual tour in tropical Terai region and everything in between.
Nepal is very diverse culturally, geologically and ecologically. It rises from as low as 70 m above the sea all the way to the top of the world within the distance of 180 km as the crow flies. So unlike many countries its heritage sites include cultural sites, jungle and the alpine eco system within short travelling distances.

The four UNESCO Heritage sites of Nepal

There are four UNESCO Heritage sites in Nepal. They are; Everest national park, heritages of Kathmandu, Chitwan national park and Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha.
Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, has over 130 national monuments among which seven groups of medieval structures make Kathmandu the UNESCO Heritage site. These heritages retain history, medieval art and architecture and culture of Kathmandu valley.
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... The Everest National park is the sampler of Himalayan valleys with dramatic mountains, glaciers and the Buddhist settlements. The presence of the highest mountain Mt Everest makes it the most popular. The park also protects the last numbers of endangered snow leopard and lesser Panda.
Chitwan national park is the third UNESCO heritage site in Nepal. The 953 sq. km area of the tropical jungle is the last vestiges of Terai jungle which once spread over the 7,00,000 sq. km. The jungle preserves the last numbers of one horned Rhinos and the Royal Bengal Tigers.
Similarly Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha was the last addition to the UNESCO Heritage sites in Nepal. The marker stone, Puskarini pond, monastery ruins and Ashokan pillar from 3rd century BC are protected in an area of 6 X 2 km park. With about 60 archaeological sites related to Buddha, Lumbini is an important heritage and cultural site of Nepal.

How long does it take to visit all the UNESCO sites of Nepal?

It takes from 8 days to 14 days to visit all of the four UNESCO heritage sites of Nepal. While you can easily fly or drive to Chitwan and Lumbini from Kathmandu, experiencing Everest national park is about trekking. Short Everest trek takes about 6 days and goes to the heartland of Sherpa. The trek goes through the Tibetan Buddhist villages wedged between snow capped mountains. Namche Bazaar, the ridge top of Khumjung village offers panoramic views of spectacular peaks including Mt Everest. With a short trek in Everest national park, visiting the UNESCO Heritage sites of Nepal takes about 14 days.
It is also popular to visit Everest base camp by helicopter. A helicopter can land near base camp and let you touch the ground and feel the surroundings. It then flies back to Everest view hotel where you can have breakfast with the panoramic view of Mt Everest before flying back to Kathmandu. The Everest Heli tour is also available on a sharing basis during the peak season. If you are limited on time or trekking is not your thing, helicopter tour of Everest is the best way to see Mt Everest. This makes the UNESCO Heritage tour of Nepal in less than 8 days.

For more details of the Nepal UNESCO Heritage tour package.

Which is the best time to do the heritage tour of Nepal?

The best time to do the UNESCO Heritage tour of Nepal is from October –November and March – April. The temperature in Everest ranges from 6°C to -5°C .While in lowland temperature ranges between 30 – 10 °C. Days are clear, sunny and warm during the period.
Since the highest point of the tour is 3,440 m at Namche bazaar, it is possible to do the tour throughout the winter months. Lodges with insulations and heated beds are available throughout the short trek.

Highlights of Heritage tour of Nepal        

Visit all four UNESCO Heritage sites of Nepal.
Short cultural trek in the Everest national park.
Heritage and cultural tour of Kathmandu.
Wildlife and nature safari tour of Chitwan national park. Spiritual and archaeological tour of Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha.
Road trip through the scenic middle hills to the tropical Terai plains.

How much does the heritage tour cost?

The UNESCO Heritage tour of Nepal costs from 1800 to 4,500 depending upon the standard of hotels, mode of transportation and other services. With a short teahouse trek in Everest and standard hotels around, the minimum cost of the tour is USD 1,800 per person. There are deluxe and luxury lodges available with en-suite bathrooms, insulated rooms and heated beds. Accordingly the price increases. Similarly the helicopter tour of Everest base camp reduces the tour days but increases the cost of the tour.  

I am an adventurer from the Himalayas of Nepal. I like trekking and discovering new places. I have a degree in culture and love to read non fiction books. I also write travel journals and blogs.