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Boudhanath Stupa
The largest Buddhist Stupa
The Boudhanath Stupa is the largest Buddhist structure in Nepal, and has been a power place and an important site of pilgrimage since its construction. In the ancient time, caravans of salt traders, monks, lamas on their way north out of the valley to Tibet made an obligatory stop here to perform protection and prosperity rituals and prayed for the success of their journey at this very point. There are several legends about the formation of the stupa but the most common story goes that King Manadeva of 5th century built this present structure in order to get rid of the sin of patricide, which he committed unknowingly. The area is largely inhabited by Tibetan refugees and the area gives the impression of Barkhor square of Lhasa.
Trips that visit Boudhanath Stupa
- North India and Nepal TourDay 13: In Kathmandu 14 days
- Hilltops and Village Tour of NepalDay 7: Drive from Bandipur to Kathmandu 8 days
- Everest Base Camp TrekDay 2: In Kathmandu 16 days
- Everest Sherpa Cultural TrekDay 2: In Kathmandu 13 days
- Annapurna Base Camp TrekDay 2: In Kathmandu 11 days
- Highlights of NepalDay 2: In Kathmandu Valley 10 days
- Everest View Walking Tour with Comfort LodgesDay 2: In Kathmandu 10 days
- Glimpses of NepalDay 2: Kathmandu World Heritage Site Tour 4 days
Near Boudhanath Stupa
Other places within 15 km.
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Temples & Monasteries
Kopan Monastery
Perched on a hill on the fringes of Kathmandu overlooking the Kathmandu valley is the Kopan monastery.
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Restaurants
Krishnarpan
Fine-dining Nepali tasting menu at Dwarika's Hotel, from six up to 22 courses. A special-occasion dinner that needs booking ahead.
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Restaurants
Bhojan Griha
A multi-course traditional Nepali meal in a restored old mansion, with folk music and dance in the evening.
