Culture heritage of Nepal.

Nepal is one of the riches cultural country in the world. Culturally, Nepal is among the most diversified countries in the world. A visible indicator is the spoken language carrying indigenous knowledge on natural resources and life styles. According to the Summer institute of linguistics, there are 125 languages in Nepal of which one has become extinct.

IUCN Nepal Heritage society have documented 1,254 heritage sites in 72 districts outside the Kathmandu valley. According to the 1975 survey, the kathmandu valley holds 888 heritage sites of global significance. Apart from these, there are numerous temples and monuments in the valley. Recognizing the spectacular natural heritage and refined cultural heritage of Nepal, UNESCO has listed ten spots in Nepal as the world heritage sites. Two natural and eight cultural. The two natural sites are the Sagarmatha National park and the Royal chitwan National park. The seven monumental zones of the kathmandu valley were recognized as the cultural world heritage sites in 1979. there are Pashupatinath,Swoyaghunath, bouthanath, Changu Narayan
temple complexes and the three historical palaces of bhktpur,Lalitpir and kathmandu dities. In fact, the kathmandu valley with towns and settlements spread over the fertile alluvial lands irrigated by the perennial springs and streams and surrounded by the woody hills form the integral parts of the heritage sites. With towns capes and temple skylines, live cultural activity's like festivals and ceremonies are part of every day and night. Intricate arts and agricultural practices.