Nepal Culture

NEPAL CULTURE

Nepal:Surrounded by the lofty heights of the Himalayas, Nepal is a land of eternal beauty and attraction. It's a land of colorful cultures, ancient history and people, picturesque scenery and some of the best walking on earth. It is popularly known for the highest mountain peak of the world, Mount Everest which stands tall at 8848 metres. Nepal tourism informs about places to visit in Nepal, famous for the birthplace of Gautam Buddha who laid the foundation of Buddhism in the country. Come and explore Nepal having rich traditions of art, culture and heritage. Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal is a treasure house of ancient art and culture. Nepal is blessed with one of the richest cultures in the world. Culture has been called 'the way of life for an entire society'. The statement holds particularly true in case of Nepal where every aspect of life, food, clothing and even occupations are culturally guided. The culture of Nepal includes the codes of manners, dress, language, rituals, norms of behavior and systems of belief.The following are the cultural world heritage sites of Nepal.

Kathmandu Durbar Square

Patan Durbar Square

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Changu Narayan Temple

Swayambhunath Stupa

Pashupatinath Temple

Lumbini

Bouddhanath StupaApart form the world heritage sites there are other pilgrimage sites in Nepal that hold great cultural importance. A tour to these places will make you familiar with the rich Nepal culture.

Barah Chhetra,Halesi Mahadev, Janakpur, Pathibhara, Tengboche in East Nepal» Manakaman, Gorkha, Lumbini, Muktinath, Gosainkunda, Tansen, Kathmandu Valley in Central Nepal» Swargadwari, Khaptad Ashram in West Nepal are famous pilgrimage sites in Nepal.