Stupas and Shrines · Places

What is at Balaju?

By Base Camp Tours, licensed Nepal travel agency (Tourism License 3121/080) · Updated · 1 min read

The short answer

Balaju, near Nagarjun, has a water garden with 22 stone water spouts and a Budhanilkantha replica. It is a local picnic spot and a stop on the way to Nagarjun forest.

Key facts

Features
22 water spouts
Shrine
Replica Vishnu
Time
30 to 60 minutes
Combine
Nagarjun hike

How it works

  1. Take a taxi northAbout 20 minutes.
  2. Walk the gardenLook at the carved spouts.
  3. See the shrineQuiet courtyard.
  4. Visit the parkOptional hike.
  5. Return to the cityBy taxi.

Insider tip

Pair with the Jamacho hike.

Avoid this

Do not drink the water from the spouts.

Related questions

Is there a fee?

A small entry fee may apply.

Is it crowded?

Weekends are busy with locals.

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