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Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal

Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal

Posted on September 12, 2012April 23, 2025

I had a few spare days in Kathmandu when I trekked to the Everest Base Camp in May 2012. While going to the trek I refused to venture out anywhere as I was just too tired and I wanted to complete the trek first. But on the return I was persuaded by Puru (the owner of the trekking agency I went with) to take a tour of Kathmandu. It included a trip to Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath and Patan. Today I will post some pictures from Boudhanath. It is a religious stupa for Buddhists but it is quite a fascinating site even if you are not religious.

When I visited Boudhanath it was a grey sky that greeted me. But imagine clicking pictures when there is a blazing sunset around this site! Boudhanath along with 7 other places in Kathmandu Valley are part of UNESCO World Heritage Site.  The above picture has been clicked from the rooftop of the monastery within the complex.

Boudhanath at Kathmandu, Nepal
Boudhanath at Kathmandu, Nepal

I could climb the stairs and go around the stupa. Only the upper most structure is out of bounds. It is very crowded but as it is so huge it is still a very peaceful experience.

Shops around Boudhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal
Shops around Boudhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal

The stupa is completely surrounded by shops selling souvenirs and restaurants. I didn’t go to any restaurants but I did buy two earrings from a small shop.

Flowers at Boudhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal
Flowers at Boudhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal

And there were these lovely flowers in large numbers at the stupa. And I am now kicking myself for not clicking a picture that could show the large numbers that were present.

When I saw these pictures after the trip I didn’t feel like posting any but now that a few months have gone by I think they are not that bad!

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4 thoughts on “Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal”

  1. Gowardhan Doddi says:
    September 12, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    Very well written post,, most appreciable thing is ,, You have clicked good pics of the same,, there are no restrictions for camera and photography ?

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  2. Niranjan says:
    September 12, 2012 at 10:32 pm

    Lovely captures of Boudhanath. The place looks very vibrant.

    http://rajniranjandas.blogspot.in/2012/09/belum-caves-deep-down-under.html

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  3. Meena Menon says:
    September 13, 2012 at 10:41 am

    Tht was a well desrved start of the week!

    N hey these pics are from bad! They give the pulse of theplace… I liked them!

    Reply
  4. Urvashi Iyengar says:
    September 13, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    The flowers look so fresh and nicely arranged, looks lovely…the market place seems so vibrant with tourists all around it seems…

    Reply

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I did my Ph.D. from IIT Kanpur. I worked full time in academics till 2015! I quit my job as a professor, thinking I will take a break for one year, which turned into five.

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