Parping (sometimes spelled 'Pharping') is a small village in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal.
Understand
Get in
Get around
See
- Sacred caves associated with Guru Rinpoche, the founder of Tibetan Buddhism.
- Neydo Tashi Choeling Monastery. A monastery in the Nyedo Kagyu tradition and under the directorship of Karma Chagme Rinpoche. The monastery is located on the left side of the road some distance before entering the village of Parping. The main statue is magnificent and definitely worth visiting.
Do
Buy
Eat
There are no large restaurants catering to tourists but the Asura Cave provides simple meals, and there are plenty of small shops selling drinks and snacks.
Drink
Sleep
The closest hotels are in the city of Patan, though Pilgrim's Cafe (located below the Bajra Yogini temple) offers simple accommodation for 50rs per night. However, as they only have four roms, it might be advisable to call first: 2120173