About Boudhanath Stupa

The unique Buddhist stupa in the Kathmandu rumored to be built on the sacrifice of King Vikramaditya can be described as a religious center in the city, surrounded by several Tibetan covents, the Boudhanath Stupa has been named a UNESCO world heritage site. The structure accompanied by a massive Mandapa was originally the sole and most traveled trade route, now a place for good fortune, the site is also rumored to have the remains of Kassapa Buddha. The stupa was a place for merchants to offer prayers and consequentially became an area for them to set their shops and restaurants. The number one place for tourists to visit, the stupa brings in crowds every day a must-see on everyone's list.

Must See

  • Massive Mandala
  • Restaurants
  • Prayer wheels
  • a two-story Tamang Gompa monastery
  • Said to have the remains of Kassapa Buddha.
  • Natural beauty
  • Photographic scenic views

How to reach

Private transport/ Taxi: via Swayambhu Marg (4.8 km)

local buses and vans take around Ring Road (which loops around Kathmandu & the Kathmandu Valley) to Chabihil for 15 to 20 NPR and then  From Chabihill to the 'Bouda Stupa main gate' for just 15 NPR.

20 minutes walk up the Boudha road to the Stupa.
 

Tips

  • Boudhanath Stupa has much more to offer than just the stupa.
  • The stupas have devotees circling all the time but 4 pm to 6 pm is the heaviest in terms of people and monks.
  • Many souvenir shops and restaurants around the stupa.
  • For good fortune walk Clockwise around the structure.
  • It is the largest stupa of the world thus wort a visit
  • The stupa is surrounded by  Tibetan-Nepali cafes, 50 gompas (aka Tibetan monasteries), and parks
  • Don't forget to push the two giant prayer wheels 

Visit Time

Sunday: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Monday: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Wednesday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Wednesday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Friday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

 

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Entrance Fee

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Foreign Visitors : 150 NR

SAARC Nationals: 50 NR.

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Time you can spend

2 to 3 hours

 

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Weather

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