Boudha Stupa ( Boudhanath )

**★★★★★ Sara Govero — 2 months ago

One of the largest stupas on Earth, circled by Tibetan monasteries and prayer flags fluttering about. You’re senses go wild. You join the clockwise prayer walk around the prayer wheel with monks, pilgrims, and confused tourists who definitely didn’t plan to be this enlightened today. We stopped in a Buddhist temple nearby and listened to a woman praying. So peaceful. It’s one of the sites! Go for it!

**★★★★★ Ganesh Sapkota — 7 months ago

Bouddhanath Stupa is one of the largest and most beautiful stupas in the world, located about 7 km east of central Kathmandu. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it's a peaceful and spiritually powerful place surrounded by colorful prayer flags, spinning wheels, and monasteries.

The stupa is especially enchanting during sunrise and sunset when locals and pilgrims walk around it (kora) in quiet devotion. The atmosphere is serene, with the scent of incense and sound of chants filling the air.

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**★★★★★ Tiana — 9 months ago

Visiting Boudhanath Stupa was one of the most peaceful and grounding experiences I’ve had in Kathmandu. The moment I stepped into the square, I felt a deep sense of calm. The stupa is massive and beautifully maintained, surrounded by prayer wheels, monasteries, and local shops. I loved walking clockwise around the stupa with locals and pilgrims—it felt like a spiritual reset.

The air is filled with the scent of incense, the sound of chanting, and the flutter of prayer flags. There are also love

**★★★★★ Deepak Pokhrel — 11 months ago

Boudha Stupa, one of Kathmandu's most iconic landmarks. For me the best time to visit is in the evening when the stupa glows under soft lights, and the ambiance becomes even more serene. The area is lined with numerous restaurants and coffee shops, serving everything from international dishes to authentic Tibetan cuisine. While the atmosphere is relaxing, finding a parking spot can be a challenge.

**★★★★☆ EdT — 5 months ago

Bouddhanath Stupa is a peaceful and spiritual place in Kathmandu. It’s one of the largest stupas in the world and an important site for Buddhists. The atmosphere is calm, with locals and visitors walking around the stupa, spinning prayer wheels, and offering prayers. They are many rooftops che, pick those that facing the eyes.