How to get to Kopan Monastery
Kopan is situated on the outskirts of Kathmandu, near Boudhanath (also called Boudha). It is about 15 km from the city, and about 5 km from the airport. The road to the monastery is accessible all year round.
The gate of the monastery is closed from 5 pm onwards. Please schedule your arrival to coincide with the opening hours of the office (9 am -11.30 am, 1pm-4.30 pm).
If your flight arrives after 5 pm, we recommend that you stay overnight in a hotel and come to Kopan the next morning. You can googgle Boudhanath Guesthouse Nepal to find a place to stay.
Coming From the Airport
Take a taxi to Kopan, which is near Boudhanath. Ask for Kopan Gompa. Best to book a taxi from the Prepaid counter just outside the arrival hall. The cost from the airport is approximately 1000 rupees. (http://prepaidtaxinepal.com/index.php/location)
You can also take any taxi outside the arrival hall, if you don't mind bargaining for the price.
Coming from Kathmandu
You can take a taxi all the way up to Kopan - ask for Kopan Gompa. From Thamel, the cost is around to 500 rupees. You can try to bargain for lower prices. Taxis are plentiful in Kathmandu.
There are public buses going from Ratna Park directly to Kapan village. From there it is a 10 minute walk to the monastery, all the way uphill.
Coming from Boudhanath
You can walk from Boudhanath, a 40 minute walk approximately. There are no signposts, but you will be able to get directions by asking for Kopan Gompa.
A taxi from Boudhanath will be around 300 - 350 rupees.