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🏞️ Kathmandu Valley
UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing Nepal's historic cultural heart


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UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📋 Fast Facts
  • Designated UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979
  • Covers approximately 665 square kilometres in central Nepal
  • Encompasses three major cities: Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan
  • Contains seven groups of monuments representing Hindu and Buddhist traditions

Kathmandu Valley, located in central Nepal, is a historic cultural hub that has served as a centre of ...

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