Kopan Monastery

Imagine walking away from all the hustle and bustle of the outside world and into a peaceful haven where the only noise you hear is the whisper of your thoughts. Welcome to Kopan Monastery, a spiritual haven hidden away in Nepal's highlands above Kathmandu. This serene gem should be right at the top of your list if you're looking at Nepal tour packages or organizing a trip to Kathmandu!

For Buddhists around the world, it is spiritually valuable and just a short drive from the bustle of the streets of Kathmandu. This famous monastery is renowned for its Tibetan Buddhist teachings and is a haven of peace for its guests who seek meditation, spiritual enlightenment, or simply to break away from the frenetic pace of life. It is a place of transformation as well as prayer, with breathtaking views of the Kathmandu Valley and the far-off snow-capped Himalayas.

Kopan Monastery Nepal, founded in 1969 by Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche, has emerged as a place of spiritual study. From brief meditation courses to longer, more intensive retreats, there are numerous spiritual practices available to participants. The monastery is simply a breathtaking blend of peaceful architecture, multicoloured prayer flags, and delicately chiselled stupas. You feel an overwhelming tranquillity and peace in walking around the grounds as it surrounds you with the spiritual ambience.

It's like resetting your soul while in Nepal as you add a stop in Kopan Monastery to your Nepal tour package. You're joining meditation classes, learning from the Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, and acquiring knowledge of a lifestyle of compassion and awareness. You are sure to go back with the clarity and peacefulness that lingers long after you leave the country, far removed from Kathmandu's cacophony.

For those interested in spiritual growth, breathtaking landscapes, or an escape from worldly life, Kopan Monastery itself is an experience, whether as a day outing or a more extended, multi-day retreat. When you combine this with your Kathmandu tour package, you will realize why Kopan Monastery is a spiritual destination rather than a tourist destination.