Temple · Kathmandu, Nepal
Boudhanath
The largest spherical stupa in Nepal, a major spiritual landmark of Kathmandu.
Photo: Nabin K. Sapkota via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Kathmandu, Nepal |
|---|---|
| Type | Temple |
| Height | Height: 36 m |
| Coordinates | 27.7214° N, 85.3619° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Boudhanath is known for
The largest spherical stupa in Nepal, a major spiritual landmark of Kathmandu.
About Boudhanath
Boudha Stupa, also known as Boudhanath Stupa, is a stupa and major spiritual landmark seen as the embodiment of the enlightened mind of all the Buddhas, located in Boudha, within the city of Kathmandu, Nepal. Located in the northeast of Kathmandu Valley and originally surrounded by rice paddies, the stupa is said in one text to have given birth to Tibetan Buddhism. Its layout as a massive mandala makes it the largest spherical stupa in Nepal and one of the largest in the world.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Kathmandu |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) |
| Distance from the airport | 1.5 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark's coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) · Kathmandu, Nepal · 1.7 miles away
- Pokhara International Airport (PHH) · Pokhara, Nepal · 88.2 miles away
- Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA) · Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa), Nepal · 120.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Boudhanath?
The largest spherical stupa in Nepal, a major spiritual landmark of Kathmandu.
Where is Boudhanath located?
Boudhanath is in Kathmandu, Nepal. Its coordinates are 27.7214° N, 85.3619° E.
How do I get to Boudhanath?
The nearest town is Kathmandu, and the nearest airport is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), about 1.5 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boudha_Stupa — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q889902 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.