Preparation
Nepal Department of Immigration
Tourist Visa On Arrival Information – http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/page/tourist-visa
Online Tourist Visa Application – http://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa
Arrival in Nepal
Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal – Approx. 11 km/35 minute drive to monastery
Bus from India (Delhi, Varanasi, Pokhara, etc.)
www.rome2rio.com
Transportation Services
Pre-Paid Taxi Service at KTM Airport – 900 NPR to Swayambhu/Buddha Park
Curbside Taxi Service
Driver from Home-stay Accomodations – Booking.com
Rideshare:
Pathao Car/Motorcycle App
Tootle Motorcycle/Scooter App
https://digitechnepal.com/2019/08/24/best-ride-sharing-apps-in-nepal/
Address & Directions to Monastery
Contact Address:
Triten Norbutse Monastery
Nagarjun Municipality – 2,
Ichangu, Teenghare
G.P.O. Box 4640
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: 977-1-4890229
Email: triten.institution@gmail.com
Commonly known by Locals:
Rata Gumpa
Raniban Road
Namgyal Chowk – nearby intersection
Lodging
Offsite:
Homestays near Monastery: Booking.com
Hotels/Hostels near Swayambhu – Approx. 2.5 km/11 minute drive/30 minute walk to monastery
list
Hotels/Hostels in Thamel – Approx. 5.5 km/20 minute drive – 4.4 km/60 minute walk to monastery
list
Hotels/Hostels in Boudha – Approx. 11 km/38 minute drive to monastery
list
Onsite:
Not at the moment – Only a limited number of rooms when they are available. Cannot accommodate everyone. The monastery still lacks a proper guesthouse.
Food/Dining Options
Monastery Cafe
Sangye Dolma’s – Directly across the road from Monastery Steps
Sherpa Cafe – Palsang Sherpa & Sunil
The Grind Coffee Bakes – Raniban Rd
Fred’s Bakery – Down the hill from Raniban Rd
Thamel Restaurants & Cafes – Himalayan Java, Roadside Cafe, Fire & Ice Pizza, etc
Boudha Restaurants & Cafes
Local Grocery stores & shops
Places of Interest
Triten Norbutse Bookshop
Swayambhunath Monkey Temple – Buddha Park
Boudhanath Stupa
Local monasteries from various traditions
Sankhu – Drenpa Namkha Statue – Local taxi driver, bus
What to Bring
Seasonal clothing, quality dust mask with replaceable filters, charcoal tablets, Travel Insurance, insect repellent, umbrella/raincoat, meditation cushion, shawl, electrical outlet adapter (2 or 3), supplements, anything you can’t live without (substitutes may not be available)