Since the Chinese sent thousands of troops to enforce their claim on Tibet in the 1950s, dozens of new monasteries have been constructed at Bodhnath by refugees. All welcome visitors but many close their doors in the middle of the day.
The main monasteries worth visiting are the Guru Lhakhang Gompa , Samtenling Gompa , Sakya Tharig Gompa , Pal Dilyak Gompa and Pal Nye Gompa . There’s little to choose between them, so follow the sounds of booming trumpets and crashing cymbals to see which are open.
Most places have prayer sessions around 4am and 3pm.
