Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, with prayer flags and the Buddha eyes.
Boudhanath is the large white stupa in the Boudha neighborhood, with the painted eyes of the Buddha and lines of prayer flags. Pilgrims walk clockwise around it, and monasteries, shops, and butter-lamp houses ring the square. The upper terrace is the usual place to stop and look back at the dome. Foreign visitors pay an entry fee. The stupa is a UNESCO monument. Sunrise and late afternoon are the quieter times to walk. This is a Buddhist stupa, not a Hindu temple.
- Address: Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Hours: The square is open through the day. The gate usually opens early and closes in the evening.
- How to Reach: About 7 km northeast of Thamel. Taxis often take 25 to 50 minutes in traffic. Pashupatinath is a short ride, or a long walk, to the southwest.
Share a quick rating, tip, or photo so the next traveler knows what to expect.