Boudhanath, Kathmandu

Name: Boudhanath
Address: Kathmandu, Nepal

#44 among attractions in Kathmandu

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Bouddha, also known as Boudhanath, Khasti Chaitya and Khāsa Chaitya is a stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal. Located about 11 km from the center and northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu, its massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal and the world. ()

Local name: बौद्धनाथ Unesco: from 1979Area: 6.99 acres (0.0109 mi²)Coordinates: 27°43'17"N, 85°21'43"E

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Nearby attractions include: Pashupatinath Temple, Charumati Stupa, Kumari Temple, Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling.

1.2 miSW
Revered, historic Hindu temple
Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu
31 min walk • Nestled on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River, the Pashupatinath Temple stands as a testament to Nepal's rich religious heritage and ancient culture. This revered Hindu temple, located in the bustling city of Kathmandu, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the...
1.1 miW
Pagoda
Charumati Stupa, Kathmandu
29 min walk • Nestled within the bustling streets of Kathmandu, Nepal, lies the serene and historic Charumati Stupa, a testament to the city's rich Buddhist heritage. This ancient stupa, with its whitewashed dome and golden spire, offers a tranquil respite from the urban chaos...
1.1 miSW
Temple
Kumari Temple, Kathmandu
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the bustling streets of Kathmandu, the Kumari Temple stands as a beacon of ancient tradition and religious fervor. This revered Hindu temple is dedicated to the living goddess, Kumari, who is believed to be the incarnation of the goddess Taleju.
~1120 ftN
Buddhist architecture, Monastery
Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling, Kathmandu
6 min walk • Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Boudhanath, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal. It has ties to both the Kagyu and Nyingma schools, hence the combined Ka-Nying in the name.
0.9 miSW
Temple
Guhyeshwari Temple, Kathmandu
23 min walk • Guhyeshwari Temple, also spelled Guheswari or Guhjeshwari, is one of the revered holy temples in Kathmandu, Nepal. This temple is dedicated to Guhyeshwari or Adi Shakti. The temple is also a Shakti Peetha and is about 1 km east of Pashupatinath Temple and is located on the southern bank of the Bagmati River.
1.4 miNW
Park
Sankha Park, Kathmandu
37 min walk • Sankha Park is a park near Chappal Karkhana, Kathmandu. The residents visit the park for picnicking, meeting and morning walk. The park is managed by Kathmandu Metropolitan City. This park is situated beside a busy ring road and offers solace to the many passers-by from the pollution and heat of the city.
1.3 miSW
Universities and schools
Deerwalk Inc, Kathmandu
35 min walk • Deerwalk Institute of Technology is a private college established in 2010 in collaboration between Nepalese entrepreneurs and the United States-based software company, Deerwalk Inc.