Boudha Stupa
One of the largest stupas in the world, with the Buddha's eyes painted on all four sides, and a constant slow tide of Tibetan pilgrims walking...
Nepal
Temples in Kathmandu
3 temples in the atlas, and a city that keeps going after the gates close.
The temples
Temple tours in Kathmandu
What to see in Kathmandu
Pashupatinath Temple
The most important Hindu temple in Nepal, on the Bagmati river, where open air cremations happen continuously on the ghats.
Swayambhunath
The monkey temple, on a hill with the best view over the Kathmandu valley, reached by a long stone staircase.
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Kathmandu after dark
Same city, different hour.
The rooftops look back at the spires you photographed at noon. Clean listings, same standard as the temple pages.