Budhanilkantha Temple

Budhanilkantha Temple is an open-air temple at the foot of Shivapuri hill in the north of Kathmandu. Its centrepiece is a large reclining image of the god Vishnu, lying on a bed of serpents in a pond, which visitors see from the pond edge and the surrounding courtyard. Google reviewers give the temple 4.7 stars and call it beautiful, divine and peaceful, a place to sit quietly and take in the atmosphere. The temple is busiest in the late afternoon, so reviewers suggest the early morning for a calmer visit. As with all living temples in Nepal, visitors should dress modestly, remove shoes before entering the sanctum area, and ask before taking photographs of people at prayer.