Follow the stupa circuit
Walk clockwise with the flow of worshippers and observe the rhythm of the kora, the devotional circuit around the stupa.
Boudhanath Stupa Experience
Boudhanath, Nepal
Walk around Boudhanath Stupa, observe prayer wheels and explore the surrounding Tibetan Buddhist culture.
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Destination photographs · views and conditions varyA closer look
Boudhanath is a centre of Tibetan Buddhist life in Kathmandu. The stupa, prayer-wheel circuit and surrounding neighbourhood offer different ways to understand the place, with time to pause between them.
What you can do here
Look closely at the details
Notice the prayer wheels, strings of flags and painted eyes above the dome. A local guide can help explain their Buddhist context.
Explore the surrounding lanes
Browse the shops or choose a café overlooking the square. Purchases, refreshments and any monastery visit are separate arrangements.
Plan your spend
Site entry
per person, per entry
- SAARC nationals
- NPR 100
- Other foreign nationals, including Chinese visitors
- NPR 400
- Nepali nationals
- NPR 0
NTB lists free entry for children below 10. This is the stupa entry component only; confirm the applicable category before visiting.
Published NTB tariff Checked 24 September 2026. Reconfirm before travel; this is an entry component, not the total cost of your visit.- Transport
- Local guide
- Meals and personal purchases
These arrangements are priced separately unless your confirmed itinerary includes them.
Plan your visit
Respect the setting
Keep worship routes clear. Ask before photographing people and follow the rules displayed at each shrine.
Walking and access
Tell us about mobility needs before planning. We will confirm the drop-off, steps and walking route for your visit.
Timing your visit
Choose a time around the rest of your Kathmandu day. Monastery and elevated-area access must be checked locally; a visit does not include entry to every building.
Visitor perspectives
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Is this a guided tour?
This page is a trip-planning option. Ask for a guide if you would like one; guiding and transfers are confirmed in your individual itinerary.
Can I visit a monastery?
Ask the team to check a specific monastery’s visitor access. Services, photography and opening times may have separate rules.
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