Overview
Boudhanath is Nepal's biggest stupa and one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world. Atop its 36 m hemispherical dome, the Buddha's eyes of wisdom gaze in every direction. A Tibetan Buddhist pilgrimage site, it is surrounded by more than 50 Tibetan temples and monasteries, and pilgrims circle it clockwise (kora) while spinning prayer wheels. Restoration after the 2015 earthquake has left it more radiant than ever. Admission NPR 400 (foreigners). About 15 minutes by taxi from Thamel.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours (entrance fee collected 06:00-18:00)
Travel Tips
Visit at dawn or dusk to see pilgrims at prayer. A rooftop cafe with tea and a view of the stupa is a lovely break.
Hotels near Boudhanath Stupa
Hotels and guesthouses in Kathmandu, Boudha, Kathmandu
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Pashupatinath Temple
Nepal's largest Hindu temple, where cremation rites take place on the Bagmati Riverbank.
Kathmandu Durbar Square
A UNESCO World Heritage Site packed with former royal palaces and temples.
Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
A hilltop Buddhist temple offering panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley.