Nepal is about to reopen its heritage sites in the Kathmandu valley to attract tourists after April’s devastating earthquake.
Included in the sites due to open are the historic Durbar squares or ‘noble courts’, which were badly damaged in the destruction where more than 8,000 people were killed.
Officials say that security will be in place, tourists will be given guided tours and signboards will indicate specified routes to cause minimal disturbance to structures.
But Unesco is concerned over the safety of reopening the sites despite officials saying the necessary measures are in place.
On June 11, Unesco, a United Nations agency, issued a statement asking the public to be extra cautious at the sites.
