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Budhanilkantha
Spend a half‑day in Budhanilkantha to see the reclining Vishnu statue; add a night at a resort if you want a quiet stay.
Budhanilkantha is a suburb north of Kathmandu, known for the massive reclining Vishnu statue and several Tibetan monasteries. It is reachable in 20‑30 min by taxi from the city centre, making it a convenient half‑day stop or a quiet one‑night retreat.
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon)
- Airport
- KTM
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Nepal ↗Get visa information only from the Department of Immigration; visa-service lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
- Nepal ↗At stupas walk clockwise; at temples and homes remove shoes where there is a rack or a raised floor; cover shoulders and knees.
- Nepal ↗Carry Nepalese rupees in small notes: many stalls, taxis and tea shops are cash-only, and shops rarely take foreign notes.
- Nepal ↗Strikes (bandh) and protests can close roads without notice: check the news and your hotel the night before any airport or highway day.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Budhanilkantha100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Budhanilkantha, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?NPR in small notes (100s and 500s) for taxis, tea shops and entry tickets.Nepal-wide
- SIM or eSIMNepal Telecom (NTC) and Ncell sell tourist SIMs at Kathmandu airport and in town with passport and a photo.Nepal-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Nepal-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up if 10% service is added; 5–10% if not.Nepal-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Nepal-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; keep an eye on belongings in crowded areas and follow local guidance at monasteries.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; squat toilets with a water jug elsewhere.Nepal-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 102 ambulance · 1144 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSaturday is the weekly holiday: government offices and many businesses close; museums often close Tuesday.Nepal-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKTM Tribhuvan International Airport (Taxi to Budhanilkantha about 30 min).
- Getting aroundTaxi or ride‑hailing from Kathmandu (20‑30 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféNPR 120–200
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city‑to‑suburb, 20 km (12 mi))Taxi (city‑to‑suburb, 12 mi (20 km))checkNPR 800–1200
- Budget bedPark Village Resort room, a night, per roomNPR 6,000
- Mid-range bedPark Village Resort room, a night, per roomNPR 8,000
- High-end bedPark Village Resort room, a night, per roomNPR 12,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NPR 1,500 · Mid NPR 2,500 · High NPR 4,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KTM Tribhuvan International Airport (Taxi to Budhanilkantha about 30 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Apr
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Budhanilkantha: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Mar
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxi or ride‑hailing from Kathmandu (20‑30 min). Walk about 40 min from Boudhanath Stupa to Kopan Monastery.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Taxi from Budhanilkantha, about 15–20 min
Combine with a morning visit before the crowds.
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Walk from Budhanilkantha centre, about 10 min to the entrance
Entry fee NPR 1,000 (check); start early for a half-day hike.
Door to door: About 45 min
Taxi from Budhanilkantha, about 30 min
A full day if you also visit Boudhanath and Swayambhunath.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Taxi from Budhanilkantha, about 1 h
Best for sunrise; consider an overnight stay.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Park Village Resort
Garden resort near Shivapuri entrance; good for one night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- NPR 1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- NPR 2,500–4,000 excl. bed
- High
- NPR 4,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Park Village Resort room1 × 1 night × NPR 8,000 | NPR 8,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NPR 2,500 | NPR 5,000 |
| Taxi from Kathmandu to Budhanilkantha (round trip)2 × NPR 1,200 · check | NPR 2,400 |
| eSIM, 7‑day data2 × NPR 2,500 · check | NPR 5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NPR 2,040 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 11,220 per person per day, bed included | NPR 22,440 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | NPR 120–200 |
| Dal bhat (meal) | NPR 150–300 |
| Taxi (city‑to‑suburb, 20 km)check | NPR 800–1200 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Temple entry is free but can be crowded on weekends; arrive early.
- Roads may be slippery during monsoon; check conditions.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist police
- 1144
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यो ठेगानामा जानुहोस्To this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance102
- Tourist police1144
Embassy
US consulate in Kathmandu; other embassies in Kathmandu.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kathmandu → Budhanilkantha taxi: about NPR 1,200 one‑way (check)
Say or show
- माफ गर्नुहोस् — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf garnuhos)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyabaad)
- कति पर्छ? — How much is it? (kati parchha?)
- शौचालय कहाँ छ? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalaya kaha cha?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Budhanilkantha. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Park Village Resort for a quiet stay after temple visit.
- Combine with a Boudhanath sunrise walk for a full morning.
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