Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Swoyambhunath Temple

Nepal Holidays Tour,Nepal Package tour
Swoyambhunath Temple is one of the world's most glorious Buddhist Chaityas.Swoyambhunath literally translates to ‘self created from the earth’. It is said to be  about 2000 years old. Painted four sides of spire's base are the all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It is 3 km. west of Kathmanfu city aqnd situated on a hillock about 77 m. above sea level of Kathmandu Valley and hence commands an excellent view of the valley. This stupa is the oldest of its kind in Nepal. It was listed in the UNESCO World  Heritage Monument list in 1979 AD. It offers a cultural transition into a different time, and is an area where Hindu and Buddhist rituals are preformed in synchronization .offers a panoramic view of Kathmandu valley.


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