Swayambhunath Stupa

Rojan Shrestha July 16, 2021

Swayambhunath Stupa is a religious and pilgrimage destination of Nepal popular between Buddhist and Hindu religious people. Swayambhunath is the majestic view point of Kathmandu valley located West of Kathmandu.

Swayambhunath is at least 1500 years old and is dominated by the enormous stupa at the highest point. The top of the stupa is covered in 20 kilograms of gold and has the iconic image of Buddha’s eyes and eyebrow painted on it. Surrounding it are various temple and shrines that have been added over the centuries.