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Swayambhunath

Swayambhunath Stupa sits on the top of a little hillock in the northwest of Kathmandu Valley. It is also known as the ‘Monkey Temple’ and provides a panoramic view of the city. The place stands as an epitome of faith and harmony for centuries. It is the place that brought in glory to Kathmandu Valley. Your tour of Kathmandu is incomplete without a day tour to Swayambhunath temple. It has been a sacred site for Buddhist pilgrims since the 13th century and is widely popular among tourists to this date.
Swayambhunath is one of the sacred Buddhist Chaityas in the Himalayan state of Nepal. It is believed that it had evolved about 2,000 years ago. The Stupa holds historical significance and is one of its kind. Its premises have several shrines and monasteries.

The word Swayambhu implies ‘self-existing one.’ As claimed by an inscription dated back to 460 A.D., King Manadeva built the Stupa. By the 13th century, it had become an important center for Buddhism.

According to a legend, Swayambhu was born from a lotus flower that bloomed out of a lake that is Kathmandu Valley at present. The biggest idol of Sakyamuni Buddha sits on an altar towards the western boundary of the Stupa. There is a temple behind the hillock, dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, Goddess of Knowledge. The complex contains the statues and shrines of both Buddhist and Hindu deities. Recently, prayer wheels have been installed at the base of the hill, almost surrounding it. The devotees go around the Stupa for inner peace and spiritual awakening.

The steep steps leading to the shrine are a challenge to devotees. However, you can drive up to the Stupa as well. Several Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims visit Swayambhunath Stupa every year. It is indeed a place that depicts religious harmony and brotherhood among the devotees and to the world.

Given below are some important monuments and elements that you can consider looking:

  • A big gold-plated Vajra (thunderbolt) placed on the east of the Stupa.
  • The statue of Sakyamuni Buddha on the West.
  • The famous Sleeping Buddha
  • Dewa Dharma Monastery for its bronze icon of Buddha and ethnic Tibetan paintings.
  • A that is temple is an homage to Harati, a demon whom Lord Buddha converted and made the guardian of children.

It is indeed a divine place and you will not get a better deal than our Swayambhunath tour package. Our packages are affordable and yet offer great exclusive deals for Nepal tours.

Swayambhunath Tour Packages In Nepal

Swayambhunath tours take you through both Hindu and Buddhist religion. Considered as one of the sacred Buddhist Chaityas, it is also home to a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Saraswati.

Nepal Tour Package6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS

2 Breakfast & 2 Dinner
Domestic Flight, Private Car
country’s culture, scenery and wildlife, exploring the Kathmandu Valley, villages around Pokhara and in Chitwan National Park.

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Nepal Tour Package6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS

2 Breakfast & 2 Dinner
Domestic Flight, Private Car
country’s culture, scenery and wildlife, exploring the Kathmandu Valley, villages around Pokhara and in Chitwan National Park.
  • With Budget Hotel Rs. 5000
  • With Deluxe Hotel Rs. 8000
  • With Luxury Hotel Rs. 10,000

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    Nepal Tour Package6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS

    2 Breakfast & 2 Dinner
    Domestic Flight, Private Car
    country’s culture, scenery and wildlife, exploring the Kathmandu Valley, villages around Pokhara and in Chitwan National Park.
  • With Budget Hotel Rs. 5000
  • With Deluxe Hotel Rs. 8000
  • With Luxury Hotel Rs. 10,000

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      Travellers Reviews

      Rohit Bisht

      First of all, I would like to thanks the tour providers for this wonderful tour. They welcomed us at Nepal and gave a brilliant service throughout the trip. The places in Nepal were fascinating as well, with the beautiful culture that is well preserved. I was really inspired by them.
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      2018-09-04T05:27:05+00:00
      First of all, I would like to thanks the tour providers for this wonderful tour. They welcomed us at Nepal and gave a brilliant service throughout the trip. The places in Nepal were fascinating as well, with the beautiful culture that is well preserved. I was really inspired by them.

      Ranjan Singh

      I have been to many places in Nepal, but this was my first time associating with Nepaltourism.org. I booked a tour to Swayambhunath, as it is one of the sacred places in Nepal. It was a good trip, where the services were adept, and I had proper space to explore the Stupa on my own.
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      2018-09-04T05:27:47+00:00
      I have been to many places in Nepal, but this was my first time associating with Nepaltourism.org. I booked a tour to Swayambhunath, as it is one of the sacred places in Nepal. It was a good trip, where the services were adept, and I had proper space to explore the Stupa on my own.

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      I took my parents to Nepal with a tour package from Nepaltourism.org. I had previously gone on a tour with my friends via the same travel agency, so I knew their services were reliable. The tour was fine and, my parents were impressed by the holy places in Nepal. Nepal rocks!
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      2018-09-04T05:28:22+00:00
      I took my parents to Nepal with a tour package from Nepaltourism.org. I had previously gone on a tour with my friends via the same travel agency, so I knew their services were reliable. The tour was fine and, my parents were impressed by the holy places in Nepal. Nepal rocks!
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