Things to do in Burhanilkantha

Activities, attractions and tours

Kopan Monastery which includes a park
Kopan Monastery featuring religious elements
Kopan Monastery which includes heritage elements, religious elements and a statue or sculpture
Kopan Monastery showing a statue or sculpture, heritage elements and religious elements
Kopan Monastery showing tranquil scenes, a small town or village and a temple or place of worship

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1. Pashupatinath Temple

One of Nepal’s most sacred Hindu shrines is a fascinating temple complex known for its beautiful pagoda architecture, monuments and shrines.
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Pashupatinath Temple showing markets

2. Boudhanath

Join devotees on their ritual walk around one of the biggest stupas in the world, spinning prayer wheels as you go.
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Boudhanath showing a city

3. Kathmandu Durbar Square

The lively historic center of Kathmandu is a place to discover ancient architecture, statues of deities and some of Nepal’s holiest religious sites.
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Kathmandu Durbar Square featuring a temple or place of worship

4. Swayambhunath

The Monkey Temple is a spectacular Buddhist shrine that is home to gilded statues, prayer wheels, mani stones and dozens of mischievous monkeys.
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Swayambhunath showing religious aspects

5. Patan Durbar Square

One of the most enchanting collections of religious monuments in Nepal is a beautiful square filled with palaces, temples, shrines and sculptures.
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Patan Durbar Square featuring a temple or place of worship

6. Kopan Monastery

Visit meditation halls, take ritual walks around stupas, relax in lush gardens and enjoy views of Kathmandu Valley at this Tibetan Buddhist monastery.
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Kopan Monastery showing a temple or place of worship, heritage elements and religious elements

What to do in Burhanilkantha

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Kopan Monastery showing a temple or place of worship, heritage elements and religious elements

Kopan Monastery

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Kopan Monastery

Budhanilkantha Temple

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Find out about the history of Burhanilkantha with a stop at Budhanilkantha Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the hiking trails.

Budhanilkantha Temple

Jamchen Vijaya Stupa

Find out about the history of Burhanilkantha with a stop at Jamchen Vijaya Stupa. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

Jamchen Vijaya Stupa

Bishnudwar Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bishnudwar Waterfall during your travels in Burhanilkantha. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

Bishnudwar Waterfall
Golden Temple which includes a city

Kathmandu

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