Why Visit Boudhanath Stupa
Boudhanath is one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world and the centre of the Tibetan Buddhist community in Nepal. The stupa's all-seeing eyes look out over a circular kora (circumambulation path) ringed by monasteries, thangka shops, and butter-lamp offerings. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Best Time to Visit
Boudhanath Stupa can be visited year-round; the Losar Tibetan New Year in February is spectacular.
Difficulty & What to Expect
This is an Easy destination to visit. The best time to visit is early morning when monks and Tibetan pilgrims perform the morning kora. The mandala-shaped stupa represents the cosmos in Tibetan Buddhist cosmology.
Who It's Best For
Boudhanath Stupa suits Buddhist pilgrims, meditation practitioners, and first-time Nepal visitors.