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    Khawalung Monastery

    6 Reviews
    #113 of 196 things to do in Kathmandu
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    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 2 September 2016
    Tessa E
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    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 19 August 2016
    Shubham669
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    Reviewed 2 September 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

    Thank Tessa E
    Reviewed 19 August 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..

    Thank Shubham669
    Reviewed 15 August 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

    Thank Lena P
    Reviewed 19 January 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

    4  Thank Yeti S
    Reviewed 22 July 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.

    3  Thank caught_in_the_Du
    Reviewed 8 May 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

    5  Thank Choo_Travel
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