Visit the most popular Buddhist temple and a UNESCO World Heritage Site Swayambhunath to attain peace. Also known with the name of the "Monkey Temple", Swayambhunath sits on a hill top in the Kathmandu Valley and overlooks some beautiful views of the valley around. The place not only oozes spirituality but also engulfs you with its serenity good enough to meditate. Swayambhunath Temple stands as a glory of Kathmandu Valley and remains one of the holiest Buddhist Chaityas in Nepal. It is believed that this evolved when the valley was created out of an ancient lake around 2,000 years ago. Thus, it remains one of the oldest stupas bringing travelers from all over the world.
As you visit this sacred pilgrimage site, you will see hundreds of monkeys which are considered as holy as per Tibetan Buddhists and Hindus. There is a legend which says that when Manjushree, the bodhisattva of wisdom, was making this temple, lice in his hair transformed into monkeys.
The place has numerous mythological tales associated with it. Taking a trek up to the temple is a difficult task. However, reaching the top has its own pleasures as from here you can catch stunning views of the Kathmandu valley.
The compound is centered on the shiny white stupa with a gilded spire with the eyes of the Buddha painted on it. The place looks beautiful with its eye-catching nature. It is also an ideal place to watch the perfect sun set over Kathmandu.
South Asia is home to solid one-third of the world’s population. The region is home to the highest and the second highest mountain peaks of the world Everest and K2. Housing marvels such as the Taj Mahal, Ajanta, Sigiriya, Timpu, and Taxila, the heritage and cultures of the region date back thousands of years.
Whether you are interested in a Sight Seeing Tour, Season Special Tour or you are on a look out for a Pilgrimage Tour, these pocket friendly tour packages will make your journey to this majestic land worth remembering.
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