Guidebook for Kathmandu
Arts & Culture
Dominating the skyline of Kathmandu, this is a well-known stupa (place of meditation) in which its massive mandala (spiritual symbol in Buddhism) makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal. It helps to note that for centuries it has stood as a beacon of Buddhist belief and has since been an important place of meditation and pilgrimage for a lot of local Nepalis and Tibetan Buddhists.
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Boudhha
Dominating the skyline of Kathmandu, this is a well-known stupa (place of meditation) in which its massive mandala (spiritual symbol in Buddhism) makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal. It helps to note that for centuries it has stood as a beacon of Buddhist belief and has since been an important place of meditation and pilgrimage for a lot of local Nepalis and Tibetan Buddhists.
Lucky Thanka is your one-stop shop for Nepalese art and crafts, providing you with authentic products all over the world.By visiting our Thangka Art gallery you will find wide range of Tibetan thangka Mandala, Buddhist Thangka Paintings and Hindu Newari thangka as well as beautiful hand-crafted products.
This business is owned by my family and we are the number 1 wholesaler and retailer across the world for Tibetan and Nepalese Handicraft. If you need any thangka painting then please don't hesitate to inform and you will be given very very good PRICE !
Lucky Thanka
Paryatan MargLucky Thanka is your one-stop shop for Nepalese art and crafts, providing you with authentic products all over the world.By visiting our Thangka Art gallery you will find wide range of Tibetan thangka Mandala, Buddhist Thangka Paintings and Hindu Newari thangka as well as beautiful hand-crafted products.
This business is owned by my family and we are the number 1 wholesaler and retailer across the world for Tibetan and Nepalese Handicraft. If you need any thangka painting then please don't hesitate to inform and you will be given very very good PRICE !
Sightseeing
This is an ancient religious architecture that contains shrines, temples, a stupa, a Tibetan monastery, a museum, and a library — moreover, it is also surrounded by ‘holy monkeys’ (as per mythology) which made it gain the nickname: ‘Monkey Temple’. Although this site is considered Buddhist, it remains to be revered by both Buddhist and Hindus.
TIP: To get a great panoramic view of the stupa, enter the Tamang Gompa monastery. Meanwhile, for a less crowded environment, it’s best to come either early in the morning or early in the evening.
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Swayambhunath-Stupa
This is an ancient religious architecture that contains shrines, temples, a stupa, a Tibetan monastery, a museum, and a library — moreover, it is also surrounded by ‘holy monkeys’ (as per mythology) which made it gain the nickname: ‘Monkey Temple’. Although this site is considered Buddhist, it remains to be revered by both Buddhist and Hindus.
TIP: To get a great panoramic view of the stupa, enter the Tamang Gompa monastery. Meanwhile, for a less crowded environment, it’s best to come either early in the morning or early in the evening.
Budhanilkatha’s name has been a source of endless confusion. It has nothing to do with the Buddha (budha means “old”, though that doesn’t stop Buddhist Newars – a particular sect of Nepalese Buddhists - from worshipping the image). The real puzzler is why Budhanilkantha (literally “Old Blue Throat”), a title which unquestionably refers to Shiva, has been attached here to Vishnu. The myth of Shiva’s blue throat, a favorite in Nepal, relates how the gods churned the ocean of existence and inadvertently unleashed a poison that threatened to destroy the world.
Read more: https://sacredsites.com/asia/nepal/budhanilkantha.html
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Budhanilakantha-Tempel
Golfutar Main RoadBudhanilkatha’s name has been a source of endless confusion. It has nothing to do with the Buddha (budha means “old”, though that doesn’t stop Buddhist Newars – a particular sect of Nepalese Buddhists - from worshipping the image). The real puzzler is why Budhanilkantha (literally “Old Blue Throat”), a title which unquestionably refers to Shiva, has been attached here to Vishnu. The myth of Shiva’s blue throat, a favorite in Nepal, relates how the gods churned the ocean of existence and inadvertently unleashed a poison that threatened to destroy the world.
Read more: https://sacredsites.com/asia/nepal/budhanilkantha.html
This is a sacred Hindu temple complex which serves as the seat of Nepal’s national deity, Lord Shiva (one of the principal deities of Hinduism in which Pashupatinath or Pashupathi is one of his given names). As the oldest Hindu temple in the city, you will find a sprawling mix of temples, ashrams (spiritual monasteries), images, and inscriptions from the moment that you set foot in this place.
TIP: If you want a unique experience, you can visit in the morning to see them do cremations or visit in the evening from 6PM to see the aarti (worship with fire).
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Shree Pashupatinath Tempel
44621 Pashupati Nath RoadThis is a sacred Hindu temple complex which serves as the seat of Nepal’s national deity, Lord Shiva (one of the principal deities of Hinduism in which Pashupatinath or Pashupathi is one of his given names). As the oldest Hindu temple in the city, you will find a sprawling mix of temples, ashrams (spiritual monasteries), images, and inscriptions from the moment that you set foot in this place.
TIP: If you want a unique experience, you can visit in the morning to see them do cremations or visit in the evening from 6PM to see the aarti (worship with fire).
Durbar Square in Kathmandu city is surrounded by spectacular architecture that showcases the skills of Newar (historical inhabitants of Kathmandu Valley) artists for centuries. Regrettably, some of the buildings here have collapsed because of the big earthquake that happened last 2015 — however, the beauty of this square remains due to its astounding palaces, courtyards and temples.
Old City: Make sure that you explore this tangle of narrow alleys and temples that are found north and south of the central Durbar Square as one of your things to do in Kathmandu city, so that you can also get a closer look into the local’s culture and way of life.
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Kathmandu Durbar Platz
सेतु मार्गDurbar Square in Kathmandu city is surrounded by spectacular architecture that showcases the skills of Newar (historical inhabitants of Kathmandu Valley) artists for centuries. Regrettably, some of the buildings here have collapsed because of the big earthquake that happened last 2015 — however, the beauty of this square remains due to its astounding palaces, courtyards and temples.
Old City: Make sure that you explore this tangle of narrow alleys and temples that are found north and south of the central Durbar Square as one of your things to do in Kathmandu city, so that you can also get a closer look into the local’s culture and way of life.
Entertainment & Activities
Kopan Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Boudhanath, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal. It is a member of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition, an international network of Gelugpa dharma centers, and once served as its headquarters.
This Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Boudhanath is primarily popular amoung foreigners for its courses on Tibetan Buddhism. In fact, visitors are welcome to join their morning meditation sessions as well as their introductory and advanced courses (held in English)
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Kopan-Kloster
Kopan Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Boudhanath, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal. It is a member of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition, an international network of Gelugpa dharma centers, and once served as its headquarters.
This Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Boudhanath is primarily popular amoung foreigners for its courses on Tibetan Buddhism. In fact, visitors are welcome to join their morning meditation sessions as well as their introductory and advanced courses (held in English)
.
Shopping
Bhat-Bhateni offers a full range of 120,000 products from 750 local and international suppliers, including a wide range of groceries, fresh fruits and vegetables; a broad range of leading international liquor, toiletries and cosmetics brands; and an extensive choice of kitchenware, clothing, sports, toys and electrical items. Furthermore, both premises include excellent value jewellery stores that offer a wide range of gold and silver ornaments in both traditional and modern styles.
Bhatbhateni Supermarket And Departmental Store Pvt. Ltd.
Ring RoadBhat-Bhateni offers a full range of 120,000 products from 750 local and international suppliers, including a wide range of groceries, fresh fruits and vegetables; a broad range of leading international liquor, toiletries and cosmetics brands; and an extensive choice of kitchenware, clothing, sports, toys and electrical items. Furthermore, both premises include excellent value jewellery stores that offer a wide range of gold and silver ornaments in both traditional and modern styles.
Food Scene
Review : A very good place to hang out and chill. You can get your books or your friends, and enjoy your time to the fullest with delicious food. This place knows meat if you are a meat lover and there are lot of good vegan items as well. I have been here for almost like 4 years, and never have been disappointed in food and hospitality. They serve delicious desserts as well. If you are a chocolate and cheese cake lover, do not miss this place.
Nina's
Shanti Priya MargReview : A very good place to hang out and chill. You can get your books or your friends, and enjoy your time to the fullest with delicious food. This place knows meat if you are a meat lover and there are lot of good vegan items as well. I have been here for almost like 4 years, and never have been disappointed in food and hospitality. They serve delicious desserts as well. If you are a chocolate and cheese cake lover, do not miss this place.
Parks & Nature
If you want to find a space that is away from the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu, the serene atmosphere of the beautifully-restored neo-classical Swapna Bagaicha or Garden of Dreams will be your wanted respite. In here, you can enjoy a vast garden that has 3 pavillions, an amhitheater, ponds, urns, and pergolas (walkways).
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Garden of Dreams
If you want to find a space that is away from the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu, the serene atmosphere of the beautifully-restored neo-classical Swapna Bagaicha or Garden of Dreams will be your wanted respite. In here, you can enjoy a vast garden that has 3 pavillions, an amhitheater, ponds, urns, and pergolas (walkways).
An awesome place for sightseeing and enjoy the beauty of nature. Also the monastery in Shivapuri is so peaceful and you can visit the monastery as well. Great for walk and view!
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park Hiking Trail
An awesome place for sightseeing and enjoy the beauty of nature. Also the monastery in Shivapuri is so peaceful and you can visit the monastery as well. Great for walk and view!
Essentials
Walking distance Department store. Very popular department store and easy to get what you need!
Saleways Supermarket
महाराजगञ्ज रोडWalking distance Department store. Very popular department store and easy to get what you need!