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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Budhanilkantha

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Budhanilkantha, Nepal

Updated May 30, 2025
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This representation of Lord Vishnu is the largest stone sculpture in Nepal.

Budhanilkantha, Nepal

Nagi Gumba

A Buddhist nunnery perched high above Kathmandu Valley in the foothills of the Himalayas.
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Boudhanath Stupa

Kathmandu, Nepal

Boudhanath Stupa

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world keeps an eye out in every direction.
3 miles from Budhanilkantha
Grounds of the museum

Kathmandu, Nepal

Taragaon Museum

This Kathmandu museum, built in an Austrian modernist style, looks like a set from Star Wars.
3 miles from Budhanilkantha
Scarlet minivet

Kathmandu, Nepal

Ranibari Community Forest

This conservation area filled with colorful birds is the last community forest within the city of Kathmandu.
3 miles from Budhanilkantha
World cup 2011 of Elephant Polo.

Kathmandu, Nepal

Tiger Tops

Former host to the World Elephant Polo Championships.
3 miles from Budhanilkantha
The Pashupatinath Temple

Kathmandu, Nepal

The Pashupatinath Temple

The oldest Hindu temple complex in Nepal serves as the seat of Nepal’s national deity, Lord Pashupatinath.
3 miles from Budhanilkantha
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