Ward 8 of Panauti Municipality is known as Kharibot, a specific settlement within the municipality’s historical area in Kavrepalanchok District.[4] It forms part of the medieval architectural complex of Panauti, recognized on UNESCO’s tentative World Heritage list since 1996.[1][2] Kharibot contributes to the municipality’s rich cultural landscape, alongside nearby areas like Panauti town core and surrounding villages.[1][5]