Kopan Monastery, Kathmandu

Name: Kopan Monastery
Address: North of Boudhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal
Telephone: 977 1481 268

#31 among attractions in Kathmandu

Buddhist architecture, Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, Temple

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Kopan Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Boudhanath, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal. It is a member of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition, an international network of Gelugpa dharma centers, and once served as its headquarters. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 27°44'33"N, 85°21'53"E

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North of BoudhanathKathmandu Nepal

Contact

977 1481 268

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Day trips

Kopan Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pashupatinath Temple, Budhanilkantha Temple, Gokarna Mahadev, Charumati Stupa.

2.5 miSW
Revered, historic Hindu temple
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Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Budhanilkantha Temple, Kathmandu
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1.4 miE
Temple
Gokarna Mahadev, Kathmandu
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2.2 miSW
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Charumati Stupa, Kathmandu
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2.5 miSW
Temple
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Buddhist architecture, Monastery
Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling, Kathmandu
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Huge, dome-topped Buddhist temple
Boudhanath, Kathmandu
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Temple
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3.3 miSW
Cinema, Nightlife
Kamal Pokhari, Kathmandu
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1.5 miSW
Park
Sankha Park, Kathmandu
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How to get to Kopan Monastery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kopan Monastery:

Bus

Nilo micro park (15 min walk)
Chunikhel Bus station (20 min walk)