Benchen Gompa
Benchen Gompa is a Buddhist temple in Kathmandu, Bagmati Province. Benchen Gompa is situated near the Buddhist temple Sangye Choeling Monastery, as well as near Karma Kagyü Thaye Dorje Monastry. Marpa slept here.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Swayambhunath and Natural History Museum.
Swayambhunath
Buddhist temple
Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex atop… Swayambhunath is situated 540 metres north of Benchen Gompa.
Natural History Museum
Museum
The Natural History Museum of Nepal is located near the World Heritage Site of Swayambhunath. Natural History Museum is situated 510 metres north of Benchen Gompa.
Kasthamandap
Hindu temple
Kasthamandap is a reconstructed temple and public shelter in Nepal, in Kathmandu Durbar Square. Kasthamandap is situated 2 km southeast of Benchen Gompa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sitapaila and Maru.
Benchen Gompa
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Latitude
27.71013° or 27° 42′ 37″ north
Longitude
85.28929° or 85° 17′ 21″ east
Open location code
7MV7P76Q+3P
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Sangye Choeling Monastery and Karma Kagyü Thaye Dorje Monastry. Marpa slept here.
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