Seven Wonders of Nepal

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Answer 1

Tengboche Monastery

Tongboche Monastery, as a Tibetan Buddhist monastery, is the largest gompa in the region. Also known as Dawa Choling Gompa, Tengboche was built in 1916 by Lama Gulu and sits inside the UNESCO World Heritage site of Sagarmatha National Park.

Answer 2

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is located in front of the royal palace for the historical Bhaktapur Kingdom. The square is found in the town of Bhadgoan, which is also known as Bhaktapur.

Answer 3

Boudhanath Stupa

Boudhanath Stupa is also known as Khasti, Jyarung Khasyor, or as Bauddha. The mandala of the stupa makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979.

Answer 4

Kathesimbu Stupa

Kathesimbu Stupa, also known as Kathmandu Square, is one of the primary religious pilgrimate sites in Nepal. The square is found in Thamel near the Thahiti Tole. Two bronze lions guard the entrance.

Answer 5

Kee Monastery

Kee Monastery, also known as Key, Ki or Kye, is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery found near the Spiti River. Sitting at 13, 668 feet (4,166 m), the Kee monastery is one of the largest monestaries in Nepal and serves as training Lamas.man

Answer 6

Nyatapola Temple

Nyatapola Temple is a five story pagoda found in Bhaktapur. The temple was built by King Bhupatindra in 1702 and serves as the temple of Siddha Laxmi, the Hindu goddess of prosperity. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Answer 7

Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most important Hindu temples in the world. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and serves as the seat of the national deity, Lord Pashupatinath. The most sacred among temples of Shiva.

Answer 8

Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)

Swayambhunath, also referred to as the Monkey Temple, sits on the top of a hill in the Kathmandu Valley. The temple features holy monkeys living the north west parts of the temple; thus the name. Considered the most sacred of Buddhist pilgrimage sites.

Answer 9

Temples of Durbar Square

There are 8 temples around Durbar Square that include: Erotic elephants, Ugrachandi & Ugrabhairab, Rameshwor, Badrinath, Gopi Nath, Kedarnath, Hunuman Statue, and Vatsala Devi. A significant religious epicenter for the country of Nepal.