UNESCO World Heritage sites are remarkable places that hold a universal value recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). These places are chosen for its importance to culture, history, or nature, and they are safeguarded to ensure their preservation for future generations.
Nepal, located between two big Asian countries, offers an extensive variety of venerable ancient cultures, history, monuments, and wildlife. There are 10 UNESCO world heritage sites located in Nepal out of the 1,154 world heritage sites that have been designated by UNESCO and are divided into three categories: cultural, natural, and mixed properties. There are a total of 10, of which 8 are cultural heritage sites and 2 are natural heritage sites in Nepal that draw tourists from all over the world.
The followings are the entry fee list for UNESCO world heritage site in Nepal:
S.N. | UNESCO Heritage Sites | For Nepali(per person/per entry) | For SAARCNationals(per person/per entry) | For Foreigners (per person/per entry) | For Chinese Nationals(per person/per entry) | Remarks |
1. | Kathmandu Durbar Square (Including Tribhuvan Museum) | Free | Nrs. 150 | Nrs. 1,000 | Nrs. 1,000 | Free Below 10 yrs old |
2. | Pashupatinath Temple | Free | Nrs. 1,000/ free for Indian | Nrs. 1,000 | Nrs. 1,000 | Tourists can view the temple from the back premises. |
3. | Boudhnath Stupa | Free | Nrs. 50 | Nrs. 200 | Nrs. 200 | Free Below 10 yrs old |
4. | Swaymabhunath Stupa | Free | Nrs. 50 | Nrs. 200 | Nrs. 200 | Free Below 10 yrs old |
5. | Chitwan National Park | Nrs.100+ 13% VAT | Nrs.750+ 13% VAT | Nrs.1,500+ 13% VAT | Nrs.1,500+ 13% VAT | Elephant ride fare - Foreigner: NPR. 2,500.00 | SAARC: NPR. 1,500.00 | Nepali NPR. 500.00 |
6. | Sagarmatha National Park | Nrs. 100 | Nrs. 1,500 | Nrs. 3,000 | Nrs. 3,000 | Free Below 10 yrs old |
7. | Changunarayan Temple | Free | Nrs. 100 | Nrs. 300 | Nrs. 300 | Free Below 10 yrs old |
8. | Lumbini | Free | Nrs. 100 and Nrs. 16 for Indians. | Nrs. 200 | Nrs. 200 |
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9. | Patan Durbar Square | Students with letter from school : NPR 10; Student Card Discount: NPR20; Others: NPR30 | Nrs. 250 | Nrs. 1,000 | Nrs. 1,000 | Entry fees for Nepalese are applicable only for Patan Museum |
10. | Bhaktapur Durbar Square | Free | Nrs. 500 | Nrs. 1,500 | Nrs. 500 | Free Below 10 yrs old |
Other cultural and historical sites entry fees:
S.N. | Places | For Nepali(per person/per entry) | For SAARCNationals(per person/per entry) | For Foreigners (per person/per entry) | For Chinese Nationals(per person/per entry) | Remarks |
1. | Narayanhiti Palace Museum | Nrs. 100 (Nrs. 20 for students) | Nrs, 250 | Nrs. 500 | Nrs. 250 | Free below 10 years old. Closed on Wednesdays. |
2. | National Museum, Chauni, Kathmandu | Students:Nrs. 10; Others: Nrs. 25 (Nrs. 50 for camera and Nrs. 100 for video camera) | Nrs. 50 (Nrs. 75 for camera, Nrs. 150 for video camera) | Nrs. 150 (Nrs. 100 for camera, Nrs. 200 for video camera) | Nrs. 150 (Nrs. 100 for camera, Nrs. 200 for video camera) | Closed on Tuesdays and Public Holidays. Open for half day on Mondays from (10:30 am to 2 pm) |
3. | Patan Golden Temple | Free | Nrs. 20 | Nrs. 50 | Nrs. 50 | Closed on Buddha Jayanti |
4. | National Art Museum, Bhaktapur | Students: Nrs. 10; Others: Nrs. 25 (Nrs. 50 for camera, Nrs.100 for video camera) | Nrs. 50 (Nrs. 50 for camera, Nrs.150 for video camera) | Nrs.150 (Nrs. 100 for camera, Nrs. 200 for video camera) | Nrs.150 (Nrs. 100 for camera, Nrs.200 for video camera) | Closed on Tuesdays. The fee includes wood carving and a brass and bronze museum in Dattatreya Square. |
5. | Ethnographic Museum, NTB, Bhrikutimandap | Students: Nrs. 15; Others: NPR 30 | Nrs. 100 | Nrs. 200 | Nrs. 100 | |
6. | Garden of Dreams, Kathmandu | Nrs. 150 | Nrs. 400 | Nrs. 400 | Nrs. 400 | Free Below 5 years old. NPR 50 for 5-11 years. 25% discount for a group of 10 pax. |
7. | Godawari Park | Nrs. 50, and Nrs. 20 for students and below 10 years old | Nrs. 100 (Nrs. 50 for children below 10 years) | Nrs.500 (Nrs. 150 for children below 10 years) | Nrs. 500 (Nrs. 150 for children below 10 years) | Student 50% discount. |
8. | Central Zoo | Nrs. 200 for adults, Nrs. 135 for students, Nrs. 100 for senior citizens above 65 years and Nrs.75 for children from 4-12 years | Nrs. 500 for adults and Nrs. 250 for children from 4-12 years old | Nrs. 1,000 for adults and Nrs. 500 for children from 4-12 years old | Nrs. 1,000 for adults and Nrs. 500 for children from 4-12 years old | Opens 10:00 am – 05:00 pm hours from Sunday to Saturday |
9. | Lumbini Museum | Nrs. 10 | Nrs. 50 | Nrs. 50 | Nrs. 50 | Closed on Tuesdays |
10. | Chitwan Elephant Breeding Camp | Nrs. 10 | Nrs. 25 | Nrs. 50 | Nrs. 50 | Free below 10 years old. |
11. | Tharu Cultural Museum, Chitwan | Nrs. 10 | Nrs. 15 | Nrs. 25 | Nrs. 25 | Free below 10 years old. |