Pagodas & Buddhist Temples in Nepal

Known as the 'Monkey Temple,' Swayambhunath sits atop a hill overlooking Kathmandu Valley. The ancient stupa's all-seeing eyes of Buddha gaze out in all four cardinal directions, symbolizing the omniscience of Buddha.

One of the largest spherical stupas in the world, Boudhanath is the center of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. Its massive mandala-shaped structure dominates the skyline, and the stupa's whitewashed dome with painted eyes represents the all-seeing ability of Buddha.

The birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha). The site includes the Maya Devi Temple, the Ashoka Pillar (erected in 249 BCE), and a sacred garden. Over 25 countries have built monasteries in the surrounding peace park.

A Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Boudhanath known worldwide for its meditation courses that attract thousands of Westerners annually. Founded by Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

While primarily a Hindu temple, Changu Narayan sits at a Buddhist-Hindu crossroads in the Kathmandu Valley. Its ancient stone inscriptions include the earliest found in Nepal and provide crucial historical Buddhist context.