Swayambhunath
Sight in Kathmandu, Central Development Region, Nepal
Swayambhunath (Devanagari: स्वयम्भू स्तूप; Nepal Bhasa: स्वयंभू; sometimes Swayambu or Swoyambhu) is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. The Tibetan name for the site means 'Sublime Trees' (Wylie: Phags.pa Shing.kun), for the many varieties of trees found on the hill. However, Shingun may be of in Nepal Bhasa name for the complex, ... (read more on Wikipedia)
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Hotels/Accommodations nearby
- Swayambhu Peace Zone (310 m)
- The Sparkling Turtle Backpa... (400 m)
- Season Home Stay (450 m)
- Hotel Devachan (540 m)
- Peace Eye Residency (560 m)
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- National Museum of Nepal (820 m)
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- Ashok Binayak Temple (1,560 m)
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