Boudha Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, also known as Khasti Chaitya or Khāsa Chaitya, is a stupa and major spiritual landmark seen as the embodiment of the enlightened mind of all the Buddhas, located in Boudha, within the city of Kathmandu, Nepal. Located in the northeast of Kathmandu Valley and originally surrounded by rice paddies, the stupa is said in one text to have given birth to Tibetan Buddhism. It is believed to contain consecrated substances, and its layout as a massive mandala makes it the largest spherical stupa in Nepal and one of the largest in the world.Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Visiting tips
- Join the clockwise kora at dusk with butter lamps lit.
- Best season in Nepal: October to November and March to May.
- Carry water, sun protection and clothing suitable for religious sites where relevant.
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Where to stay nearby
The most convenient base is Kathmandu. Recommended areas: Thamel (backpacker hub, trekking shops); Patan (quieter, near Durbar Square); Boudha (around the great stupa).
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