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Boudhanath Stupa
One of the largest and most important structures of its kind in the country, Boudhanath Stupa holds a spot on the World Heritage List and serves as an icon of the city. Pay a visit to this holy site and you'll find it an epicenter of Tibetan Buddhism in the region, as the complex features a number of monasteries around it. Marvel at the stupa's massive base, topped with a sizable dome and a towering manadala, the golden triangular spire at the top. You can also admire the colorful statues around the dome and the tower's mysterious painted-on eyes. Rumor has it that circling the stupa can help to free you from your sins. The devastating earthquake in April of 2015 severely damaged the structure, causing the removal of the entire top portion and calling for a massive reconstruction project. Add Boudhanath Stupa and other attractions to your Kathmandu trip itinerary using our Kathmandu vacation builder.
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Daniel K
Unsere Anreise erfolgte mit Taxi, gewohnt durch enge Straßen immerzu bergauf. Falls es regnet könnten die Straßen unpassierbar sein, da sich alles in Schlamm verwandelt. Erreicht man die Anlage muss m... more »
Our arrival was with taxi, usual by narrow streets all the time uphill. If it rains the roads could be impassable, turns everything into mud. To reach the facility you must put down a few hundred, but really it wasn't expensive and the money hopefully in the repair. The stupa is besteig from one side - and accessible. Super thing. When we were there all was repaired. Around the stupa, there are a variety of small shops, the Windowshoppen is worth. Above the shops (roof terrace), there is coffee / restaurants with stunning views and of the stupa. Must-try! Last of the stupa is distributed in the district Buddhist monasteries with exiled Tibetans. With us, however almost all doors were closed. Also, the facilities are not as nice as in Tibet and not so easy to find.View original -
C Y
Absolutely amazing place to visit and you can easily spend half a day there. There are lots of decent coffee shops or restaurants around the Stupa with rooftop gardens so worth having a drink or food ... more »
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Sarapecar
Boudhanath ha sido de los templos más bonitos que hemos visto en Nepal. Es un lugar precioso y muy limpio. more »
Boudhanath has been the temples most beautiful we've seen in Nepal. It is a beautiful place and very clean.View original
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Tamang Kai
A lovely place as always. Definitely one of my favourite place on earth. Can be visited anytime of the day and you can experience a different atmosphere. Simply marvelous!
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Sakchhyam Malla
Always the best experience, such a beautiful place and art. Everybody should visit this place once in lifetime. People around the place and that music makes it more heavenly feel, for the best experience climb top of the museum. #peace #Buddha
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Dipal Malla
I like the feel that I get whenever I go there. Tibetan music in the background, worshippers offering their prayer and the Boudhha standing still and smiling back. This place is always full of people and still one can feel the sense of calmness.
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Ramesh Baral
Unesco heritage site in Kathmandu, Nepal. The only heritage site well constructed after earthquake. The lights in the evening are amazing n beautiful. A must visit for everyone.
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Fam HubVer
Beautiful Buddhist temple. We were there during the evening, when several Buddhist were also making their rounds. In the pooring rain! But still everybody was peacefull and relaxed, including the candles that they still kept burning. Clean place.
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