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A paved road leads 8km north from Kathmandu to BUDHANILKANTHA (pronounced Bu da-nil- kan ta), site of a monolithic sleeping Vishnu statue that is one of the valley's most impressive reminders of its semi-mythic early history. The surrounding bazaar supports a lively trade in religious paraphernalia, sweets and tea, but the Vishnu statue, set in a walled compound, is the only real attraction of the place. Try to make it here in time for the morning puja (9-10am), when things are most interesting. A visit to Budhanilkantha can be combined with a hike or mountain-bike ride in the Shivapuri Watershed. However, the ride from Kathmandu cannot be recommended, at least not on the main road - it's better via Tokha. Buses to Budhanilkantha (#5) leave from the City Bus Park every fifteen minutes or so. Tempos depart from Jamal, on the north side of Rani Pokhari.
RNPR.N.Poyra says "Birgunj to Budhanilkantha , road map"
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