Boudhanath Stupa
One of the largest stupas on earth and the centre of Nepal's Tibetan Buddhist life — join the evening kora as butter lamps come alight.
Last verified 26 August 2026
Location
Boudha, northeast Kathmandu
Opening hours
Open access; liveliest at dawn and dusk
Ticket price
~NPR 400
Suggested duration
1.5–2 hours
Best time to visit
The evening circumambulation (kora)
How to reach
Taxi ~30 min from Thamel
With kids
Flat, traffic-free circuit — one of the easiest sacred sites with kids
Good to know
- Rooftop cafés on the ring give the classic dome-and-eyes photograph.
- Pair with Pashupatinath — they're ten minutes apart.
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