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White
Gumba
(White
Monastery)
is
one
of
the
most
popular
destinations
of
Nepal
also
called
Seto
Gumba
or
Druk
Amitabh
Monastery.
It
is
a
Buddhist
monastery
of
Nepal
that
is
situated
at
the
top
of
Druk
Amitabh
Mountain
located
at
the
Nagarjun
Municipality
of
Kathmandu
District.
It
is
located
outside
the
ring
road
north
of Swoyambhunath
Stupa
(Monkey
Temple).
The
monastery
itself
is
a
pretty
beautiful
work
of
Tibetan
architecture;
many
murals,
statues
and
paintings
can
be
found
all
within
the
monastery.
This
monastery
will
also
provide
you
with
the
beautiful
scenery
of
the
Kathmandu
valley.
If
the
weather
is
clear
you
even
can
sight
the
breathtaking
view
of
the
mountain
range.
White
Gumba
is
also
the
second-best
spot
to
view
the
sunrise
and
sunset
after
the
Nagarkot.
Many
people
visit
here
to
view
the
sunrise
and
sunset
from
the
hill
which
is
inexpressible.
Peace
and
tranquility
are
reflected
in
every
part
of
the
Monastery.
The
architecture
and
the
beauty
of
The
White
Gumba
(White
Monastery)
force
people
to
snap
pictures.
The
picturesque
topography
of
the
White
monastery
is
remarkable
that
attracts
visitors
to
it.
How
to
reach
the
White
Monastery?
It
is
very
easy
to
reach
the
White
Monastery
(Seto
Gumba)
but
public
vehicles
are
not
allowed
to
the
Gumba.
You
can
start
your
trip
to
White
Gumba
from
two
different
locations
i.e
either
Sitapaila
or
Halchowk.
From
any
place
of
the
valley
just
catch
a
public
vehicle/bus
or
hire
a
cab
for
the
ring
road
and
get
dropped
at
Sitapaila
or
Halchowk.
if
you
ask
any
local
people
about
the
way
to
the
Monastery
anyone
can
easily
guide
you
there.
It
is
just
20-30
minutes
distance
to
get
to
the
Monastery
if
you
take
a
cab
or
a
motorbike/mountain
bike
from
both
places.
The
way
to
the
Monastery
is
Very
steep
so
it
is
dangerous.
So
be
careful
while
driving
your
bike,
car.
Swayambhu
to
White
Monastery
Hike
Starting
point:
Swayambhu
Distance:
4.5
kilometers
Duration:
At
least
1
hours
Altitude:
1,500m
If
You
have
time
and
love
hike
then
Swayambhu
to
White
Gumba
(White
Monastery)
hiking
is
one
of
the
best
trails
inside
the
Kathmandu
valley.
A
hike
to
this
place
can
offer
you
a
short
trip
with
your
friends
to
have
a
great
time.
Monastery
opening
days
Before
the
devasting
earthquake
of
April
25th,
2015
this
monastery
used
to
open
every
Saturday
for
the
public
to
visit.
But
the
devasting
Earthquake
of
2015
make
damage
in
the
monuments
of
White
Monastery
so
it
was
closed
for
few
years
for
maintenance.
And
Now
the
Monastery
opens
Every
Sunday
for
public
visitors.
Things
to
do
in
White
Monastery
(White
Gumba)
White
Monastery
is
at
the
Altitude
of
1500m
and
it
is
the
best
place
for
sightseeing,
religious
purposes
and
hiking.
Here
we
have
discussed
things
to
do
in
White
Monastery.
Hiking
Hiking
is
one
of
the
best
things
to
do
in
this
area.
Kathmandu
valley
is
crowded
in
the
city
areas.
You
may
be
searching
for
some
silent
and
less
crowded
areas.
And
if
you
love
hiking
then
it
is
the
best
place
for
a
half-day
to
full-day
hike.
The
hike
can
be
started
from
Swayambhu
and
Swayambhu
can
be
accessible
with
public
buses
easily
from
most
parts
of
the
city.
From
Swayambhu,
White
Monastery
is
about
4.5
km.
Due
to
its
steep
nature
of
the
road,
it
makes
some
adventure
for
you.
You
will
pass
through
the
narrow
road,
forest
and
then
to
the
Druk
Amithab
Mountain
where
the
White
Monastery
lies.
Biking
As
I
have
already
written
about
the
Steep
road
to
White
Monastery,
biking
is
also
one
of
the
best
things
you
can
do.
Mountain
biking
on
the
road
will
surely
make
your
trip
an
adventure.
Sight
Seeing
As
this
Monastery
is
in
the
hight
of
1500m.
it
gives
you
the
majestic
view
of
the
valley
and
off
course
of
the
nearby
Mountains.
Learn
about
Buddha
religion
and
Tibetan
Architecture
The
monastery
itself
is
a
pretty
beautiful
work
of
Tibetan
architecture;
many
murals,
statues
and
paintings
can
be
found
all
within
the
monastery.
It
is
the
best
place
to
learn
about
the
Buddha
religion
and
Tibetan
architecture.
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