White Monastery

Monasteries

White Monastery

Kathmandu, Nepal

The White Monastery in Kathmandu, built in the 1970s, stands out with its gleaming gypsum plaster. Known locally as Seto Gumba, it's perched on a hill offering sweeping views of Kathmandu Valley.

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Crowds
Usually quiet
Best months
Mar–May, Sep–Nov

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