Budhanilkantha Temple

Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu

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About Budhanilkantha Temple

Budhanilkantha Temple houses the largest stone carving in Nepal: a magnificent 5-meter reclining statue of Lord Vishnu lying on a bed of serpents in a small pond. Carved from a single block of black basalt dating to the Licchavi period (5th-6th century), the statue is one of the most impressive works of art in the country. The temple is an important pilgrimage site where devotees come to worship the sleeping Vishnu.

Highlights

Largest stone carving in Nepal (5m)
Licchavi period masterwork (5th-6th century)
Reclining Vishnu on serpent bed
Important Hindu pilgrimage site
Near Shivapuri National Park entrance

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

How to Reach

Drive from central Kathmandu (10 km north, about 30 minutes). Local buses available from Ratna Park.

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