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Khawalung Monastery

6 Reviews

#110 of 189 things to do in Kathmandu

Sacred & Religious Sites, Sights & Landmarks

Kathmandu, Nepal

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“Great volunteer stay ”

The kwawalung monastery is very beautiful. The monks are really nice and friendly. We stayed for 2... read more

Reviewed September 2, 2016

Tessa E

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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“Awesome”

That was awesome feeling bt some thing missing..we enjoy a lot and cheering the old moments ..it... read more

Reviewed August 19, 2016

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Sep 1, 2016

“Great volunteer stay ”

Aug 19, 2016

“Awesome”

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Tessa E

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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Reviewed September 2, 2016 via mobile

Great volunteer stay

The kwawalung monastery is very beautiful. The monks are really nice and friendly. We stayed for 2 weeks teaching English to the 8-16 year old monks. We arranged it via InspireNepal and can recommend it very much! There were about 6-8 other volunteers so preparation...More

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Shubham669

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Reviewed August 19, 2016 via mobile

Awesome

That was awesome feeling bt some thing missing..we enjoy a lot and cheering the old moments ..it was surprised visit for us..

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Lena P

Las Vegas, Nevada

Reviewed August 15, 2014

The best experience in Kathmandu before and after trekking in the Himalayas!

We have visited the Monastery. The area is so quite with great views of the mountains. We assisted to some meditations with the monks and we wanna come back!! They were very welcoming and funny. The Monastery is so beautiful and they love to talk...More

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Yeti S

Kathmandu, Nepal

1211

Reviewed January 19, 2013

Friendly people, wonderful local experience

I stayed here for roughly a week just to catch a local monastery experience in Boudha. It was a wonderful experience. Basic, but incredibly cheap, the food is plentiful, and the monks - both those running the place and living here - were fantastic! A...More

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caught_in_the_Du

Kathmandu

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Reviewed July 22, 2012

GORGEOUS - and peaceful...

I have to say, I have been to many monasteries and they are all pretty nice, but his has a real sense of calm, and it is just plain uplifting! In a city of the absurd, this is a wonderful outlet.

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Choo_Travel

Singapore, Singapore

6173

Reviewed May 8, 2008

Very rich culture monastery near Bodhnath Stupa

This monastery is open in 2005, founded by Lama Jigme Dorjee. It includes a school for Buddhist studies and retreat. The monastery boasts many beautiful wall paintings and has rich Tibetan heritage. Do make a visit here if you are at Bodhnath Stupa or Hyatt...More