Boudhanath & its History

Introduction Abount Boudhnath
Traditional Buddhist culture, a huge white pagoda, sitting at above on dome shape mandala. Probably, The ancient and one of the largest stupas in the world. Boudhanath or the Khasa Caitya is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu, Nepal. literaly means significant tourism destination listed UNESCO World heritage site. Located about 11 km northeast of downtown outskirts of Kathmandu city center, the stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal.

Boudha StupaBoudhanath Stupa Night View
Since 1959, Boudhanath stupa has been become very much popular destination for both tourist and buddhist pilgrims. Most of the Tibetan people as well as exile Tibetan refugee visit the stupa as like the Macca after the China govt. has been taken the hand as Autonomos region of Tibet.
According to Tibetan text, Boudhanath stupa built on 5th centuary AD. However, As Newari legend say that the stupa had built at Kathmdnu during the reign of the early Luchhivi King. While visiting the Boudhanath stupa, The unique place welcoming you with its Buddha's eyes that from fourside of the central spire. Even above the eyes, you may feel rise the Thirteen golden step "NIRVANA" can be seen. On top, colorful prayer flag which flutering domenating over the sky is another attraction of stupa.
Beside that, Boudhna has more opportunity to see and visit things. Offer famous monasteries like Kopan and Fulhari which lying just above on the top of leafty ridge from the boom town Boudha. Both monasteries are very famous and important because of study Tibetan and meditation purpose.
The Stupa with its diameter of about 100m and 40m height, Boudhanath holds its place among the ancients and one of the largest stupas. The stupa covers a vast area. It has a round path at the bottom while another path is made of three tier plinth. The stupa resembles Swayambhunath stupa to some extent. The most impressive part of the stupa is the eyes of the Buddha which are painted with red, white and blue colors.

As of 1979, Boudhanth is a UNESCO World Heitage Site and is one of the most popular tourist sites in the Kathmandu area.

SOME POPULAR TIBETAN BUDDHIST MONASTERY AROUND THE BOUDHA AREA:
1. Boudhanath Stupa
2. Boudhanath Gompa
3. White Monastery
4. Shechen Monastery
5. Nunnary Monastery
6. Tibean Losar Festival (New Year)
7. Kopan Monastery (Especially for Meditation Course)

Major Attraction around Boudhnah Stupa
# Different Monasteries like Shechen, Fulhari, Nunarry, Sherpa monastery, White monastery etc and more.
# Morning and evening prayer with nits 108 prayer wheels & KORA.
# Chanting & Debet with Tibetan Monk.
# Shopping around Stupa

Major Festival Celebration:
# TIBETAN FESTIVAL - Lhosar which being held at Boudha area on JAN - FEB each year. (As per Tibetan Calender)
# SAGA DAWA Festival - Candle light festival being held on JUL - AUG.
# DASAI (Especially Nepali) Oct month.

Hotel Accommodation around Boudhnah Stupa
Boudha area offer full of facilities of hotel accommodation for tourist from basic to World class standard.

Access Boudhnah Stupa
There are several Taxi & local buses service available for to go Boudha. Private vehicle also can be hire as reserve basis.

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE

BOUDHANATH STUPA TOUR

HALF DAY BOUDHANATH TOUR PROGRAM:
Half Day Sightseeing - BOUDHANA Only (By Car + Guide - Rs 4000/-) Max 4Hrs.

FULL DAY BOUDHANATH TOUR PROGRAM:
Full Day Sightseeing - BOUDHANATH & Bhaktapur Durbar Square (By Car + Guide - Rs 7000/-) 6 Hrs.)

TOUR COST INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
Sightseeing Tour Half Day or Full Day | Local Guide | Private Vehicle

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