Kopan Monastery
temple

Kopan Monastery

Kathmandu, Nepal

Photo by Batu — CC BY-SA 4.0
90
min visit
Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Kathmandu Valley, Kopan Monastery is a serene Tibetan Buddhist center where orange-robed monks study ancient texts in peaceful courtyards. The monastery welcomes visitors to explore its golden stupas, spin prayer wheels, and witness the rhythmic chanting that echoes through its halls during morning rituals. This thriving spiritual community offers an authentic glimpse into monastic life far removed from the city's bustle below.

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