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Visiting Boudhanath, Nepal's Largest Stupa Apr 19, 2018

Visiting Boudhanath, Nepal's Largest Stupa

Location: Boudhanath, Kathmandu (city), Nepal
Admission fee: NPR 400
Hours: Winter 4am - 6pm | Summer 4am - 7pm
by cab from Thamel: NPR 400
by bus from Ratna Park, Thamel: NPR 25

Boudhanath
Boudhanath is Nepal's largest stupa, possibly the biggest in Asia. With its white dome, golden tower and other structure, man's path towards self-realization is represented. The stupa's presence is imposing. Just a short ride from the Thamel area of Kathmandu, the stupa is the pilgrimage site of thousands of Tibetan Buddhists who circle the stupa while spinning the prayer wheels to deepen their devotion. Surrounding the stupa are Tibetan monasteries, shops, restaurants.

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Buddha's all seeing eye
colorful souvenir shop
Tibetan flags on the stupa
crystals, incense, healing bells, sounding bowls
deity, prayer wheel and an old woman
tea light offerings
Tibetan monastery
a pilgrim
rest under the bell
weary feet need rest
herbs and spices?
crowd friendly pigeons
stupa in full view
dust protection
prince on an elephant?
devotees spinning the prayer wheels

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Kathmandu (city), Nepal

important places in Kathmandu ESSENTIAL LANDMARKS
  • Tribhuvan International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport - Kathmandu's international airport
  • Ratna Park bus terminal Ratna Park bus terminal - one of the main bus terminals with buses going to the airport
  • Thamel Thamel - Kathmandu's tourist area for hotels, trekking tours, restos, cafes, money changers, cargo forwarders, etc.
  • Durbar Marg Durbar Marg - Kathmandu's upscale shopping area
  • Jhochhen Jhochhen - popular counter-culture neighborhood during the hippie era
tourist attractions in Kathmandu TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
  • Basantapur Durbar Square Basantapur Durbar Square - formerly the haunt of Nepalese royalty, now an UNESCO World Heritage site for its historical significance and traditional Nepalese architecture
  • Shechen Monastery Shechen Monastery - one of six mother Tibetan Buddhist monasteries from the late 17th century
  • Boudhanath Boudhanath - one of the biggest stupas in the world, once plied over as an ancient trade route over the centuries
  • Kopan Monastery - best to visit together with Boudhanath as they are not too far from each other. Foreigners come here to learn Buddhism. Open to the public Saturdays only
  • Pashupatinath Temple Pashupatinath Temple - a Hindu temple located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Another UNESCO World Heritage site. Maha Shivaratri festival late Feb or early March with more than 65,000 devotees
  • Harati Devi Temple Harati Devi Temple - devoted to the worship of Harati Devi. It houses a museum, stupa and library
hotels in Kathmandu HOTEL
  • 8848 Hostel 8848 Hostel - newly opened, backpacker friendly, resto/bar, central location, clean, wifi, a/c, full breakfast
    Thahity, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
trekking in Kathmandu TREKKING
  • Top of the World Adventure Top of the World Adventure - trekking, tours, jungle safari, river rafting, peak climbing, hiking, expedition
    Thamel Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal
meditation in Kathmandu MEDITATION
  • Meditation Dhamma Shringa - Vipassana Meditation Centre
  • Meditation Dhamma Kitti - Vipassana Meditation Centre

Travel Tips for Kathmandu

  1. Kathmandu is dusty and you'll need a mask
  2. if on a budget, cheap staple comfort food in Kathmandu is momo, local price in local eateries at NPR 60/10 pieces

How to get to Thamel (Kathmandu) from the Tribhuvan International Airport

  1. You can take a cab for about $7
  2. Ratna Park bus terminal Airport by bus to Thamel (Ratna Park Bus terminal)
    But if you want to save money and don't mind roughing it, you can take a bus. Walk out of the airport and turn left on the rotunda just outside the airport gate. This takes you to the main road where buses ply. The bus signs are in Nepali, but you can hear the bus conductor shouting, "Ratna Park". NPR 20, 30 minutes

Travel Tips for Nepal

Nepal Blogs by TheLoneRider

    KATHMANDU

  1. Visiting Boudhanath, Nepal's Largest Stupa Apr 19, 2018
  2. Vinyasa Yoga with Dipendra at the Mandala Yoga Studio and Spa, Kathmandu Apr 18, 2018
  3. Hatha Yoga with Madhab Prasad Dhakal at Sawar Yoga Studio, Kathmandu Apr 17, 2018
  4. Fitness in Kathmandu Apr 15, 2018
  5. 7 Days In Kathmandu April 13-20, 2018
  6. The 18-Hour Trip from Kuantan, Malaysia to Kathmandu, Nepal April 12-13, 2018

    7. LUMBINI

  7. India Visa Snag May 9, 2018
  8. Exploring Lumbini - Buddha's Birthplace May 5, 2018
  9. Storming out of Dhamma Janani on the 4th Day May 1-5, 2018

    10. POKHARA

  10. Visiting Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Pokhara Apr 26, 2018
  11. Exploring Devi's Falls, Pokhara Apr 26, 2018
  12. Trekking to the World Peace Pagoda Apr 26, 2018
  13. Exploring Pokhara, Nepal Apr 20, 2018
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