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- Nepal
- Kathmandu
- Boudhanath Stupa
Boudhanath Stupa
Boudhanath Stupa is the largest stupa in the Kathmandu Valley at
about 131 feet (40m) tall, and one of the largest and most
important Buddhist stupas in the world. The all-seeing red, white
and blue eyes of Buddha are painted on all four sides of the stupa,
similar to Swayambhunath, and surrounded by hundreds of fluttering
prayer flags, prayer wheels and small images of Buddha. It is
central to the Tibetan culture in Nepal and is said to date back
500 years. Buddhist festivals are a hive of activity when thousands
of Buddhists join together to join in the sacred rituals, such as
the Tibetan New Year, or Lhosar, in February every year.
Information & Facts
Address
Four miles (6km) east of Kathmandu
Admission
NPR 50 for adults (waived if you are staying at one of
the hotels located near the stupa).
Language
Nepali is the official language. English is spoken in all
major tourist areas.
Money
The official currency is the Nepali Rupee (NPR), which is
divided into 100 paisa. As change can be a problem it is
recommended that visitors have a supply of small notes handy.
Tourist activities are often quoted in US Dollars and it is
advisable to carry new dollar bills in varied denominations. Both
Euro and US dollar travellers cheques are widely accepted in
tourist areas and can be cashed easily in most banks and major
hotels throughout the country. There are ATMs in Kathmandu and
Pokhara. Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards are
accepted in many tourist hotels, shops, restaurants and travel
agencies. Banks and moneychangers are present in all tourist places
and in the major cities; all receipts from foreign exchange
transactions should be kept so rupees can be exchanged back into
foreign currencies on departure. Cash is needed when trekking.