Holy Sites in Nepal

The birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha.

Nepal's holiest Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva on the banks of the Bagmati River.

An ancient hilltop stupa overlooking Kathmandu, with the all-seeing eyes of the Buddha.

One of the largest spherical stupas in the world and center of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal.

A sacred site for both Hindus and Buddhists at 3,800 meters in the Himalayas.

A grand Rajput-style temple in Janakpur dedicated to Goddess Sita.

The oldest Hindu temple in the Kathmandu Valley, a masterpiece of Newari art.

A Tibetan Buddhist monastery famous for its meditation courses open to international visitors.

The exact spot where Queen Maya Devi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama, marked by an ancient marker stone.

A hilltop temple to the wish-fulfilling goddess, accessible by cable car over a dramatic gorge.