Nepal

Nepal as a State Party to the World Heritage Convention

State Party since: June 20, 1978

Status: Acceptance

Mandates to the World Heritage Committee: 1978-1983

Total of Mandate Years: 5

Total of Mandates: 1

WHC Electoral Group: IV (Asia/Pacific)

World Heritage Sites in Nepal (4)

Cultural: 2 | Natural: 2 | Mixed: 0

• Chitwan National Park · Natural
• Kathmandu Valley · Cultural
• Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha · Cultural
• Sagarmatha National Park · Natural

Map of World Heritage Sites

This interactive map shows the location of all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal.

Tentative World Heritage Sites (15)

• Medieval Earthern Walled City of Lo Manthang · submitted: January 30, 2008
• Vajrayogini and early settlment of sankhu · submitted: January 30, 2008
• Medieval Settlement of Kirtipur · submitted: January 30, 2008
• Rishikesh Complex of Ruru Kshetra · submitted: January 30, 2008
• Nuwakot Palace Complex · submitted: January 30, 2008
• Ram Janaki Temple · submitted: January 30, 2008
• The Medieval Town of Tansen · submitted: January 30, 2008
• Sinja valley · submitted: January 30, 2008
• Bhurti Temple Complex of Dailekh · submitted: January 30, 2008
• The early medieval architectural complex of Panauti · submitted: May 23, 1996
• Tilaurakot, the archaeological remains of ancient Shakya Kingdom · submitted: May 23, 1996
• Cave architecture of Muktinath Valley of Mustang · submitted: May 23, 1996
• The medieval palace complex of Gorkha · submitted: May 23, 1996
• Ramagrama, the relic stupa of Lord Buddha · submitted: May 23, 1996
• Khokana, the vernacular village and its mustard-oil seed industrial heritage · submitted: May 23, 1996

Source: UNESCO Tentative Lists

Country Profile Nepal

Official Name: Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

Continent: Asia

Subregion: Southern Asia

UNESCO Region: Asia and the Pacific

Capital: Kathmandu

Population (2024): 29,651,054

Land Area: 143,350 km²

Currency: Nepalese rupee (NPR)

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UNESCO World Heritage Convention: State Party Nepal

About States Parties

States Parties are countries that have joined the World Heritage Convention. They commit to identifying, nominating, and protecting properties of outstanding cultural or natural value on their territory. States Parties are also expected to monitor and report on the condition of inscribed sites.