Nagi Gumba — Attraction in Budhanilkantha Municipality

It's a beautiful and peaceful place on the mountain in the Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. A favorite destination for hiking as well. We have to pass through a thick jungle and enjoy a very peaceful environment. The sounds of the birds makes the hiking more entertaining. A splendid view of the Kathmandu valley could be seen from the ways. It takes around 2 hours (normal walking) to reach the Gumba from the round way from the eastern side. There is stiff climbs and narrow passages. Need more endurance power to move a head. After almost an hour of climbing the route becomes some how wider and plain. We had a route guide with us. So I could not exactly tell the name of the villages we passed through. We moved towards the east side and later turned to west and entered the Shivapuri national park. At last we reached the Gumba where it was so peace and calm. Student monks (many kids) were there discussing about their exam which they had just appeared. The main gumba is very beautiful with various statues there. It worth visiting the place. People also continue their hiking to the top of the mountain. There is also a small canteen where tea, biscuits, noodles etc are available for light breakfast. we also took noodles and tea. after few minutes of rest and photo clicks, we returned back. As it was saturday, school students were also on the way with their teachers. we took the main route of the National Park. and arrived at the main entrance of the park. It was wonderful and very exciting hiking. You must hike there and don't forget to take water with you. If possible, you can take dry foods of your choice as well. I will definitely visit...

Famous Buddhist Monastry located inside Shivapuri National Park. One of the destination over hike round Shivapuri. Can go here mainly from two routes, from Budhanilkantha and from Dadagaun. Shall take tickets from the Army Camps to enter here from two Check Posts. Overlooking the Budhanilkantha Temple, Nagi Gumba is located at an elevation of 1650 meters north of Kathmandu. This monastery is also known as "Ani (Nun) Gumba" because only nuns reside there. This monastery is home to 200 nuns who practice Buddhism, and it also functions as a training facility for new nuns. You can meditate like most tourists do here while also observing the Nuns' austere way of life. The incense scent, prayer sounds, prayer flags, and prayer wheels will all surround you and make you feel peaceful. Without a doubt, Nagi Gumba is the ideal place to re-energize your tired body, mind, and soul. There are benches placed around the large field to provide you with comfort. Here, you can watch the yellow monastery, the nearby flags sway, the clouds above float, the birds fly, and, most importantly, you can watch yourself loving the peace within and around you. There is a lot to like here. A small glimpse of the simple life lived here by the nuns in service of the monastery and its visitors, for example, will...

I really had special feeling about this place. It was the best day while I was in Kathmandu last Feb 2017. A Nepali friend took me to Shivapuri, and I really really feel that Shivapuri is a nice place to look at stunning view of Kathmandu valley eventhough it was hazy at the time. And he told me to go up to the monastery which I have no idea what the name is. Once I step at the main prayer area, I only feel the tranquility. The good thing was the nun offered us for meal as they know we are waiting for mini store to open and buy some snacks because we’re hungry. It was such a good heart and kindness that truly touch me. I felt peace surround me, the tranquility gives me enlightenment until today. And now I know that the name is Nagi Gompa / Nagi Gumba....