Swayambhunath [Nepal] Stamp

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Swayambhunath Stupa stands on a lovely little hillock located at a distance of 4 km from the Thamel. This religiously important site for Buddhists is also popular among Hindus devotees and people of other faiths. This peaceful and clam hill commands the picturesque view of the Kathmandu valley and splendid panorama of the Himalayan range.

Swayambhunath is a popular tourist spot in Kathmandu among Buddhists as well as the people from other faiths. There are a few tourists who don't visit the Swoyambhunath temple. The stupa is laden with 13 gold plated spires symbolizing 13 stages to salvation in Buddhism. Different sorts of idols of Buddha has added to the attraction of the stupa.
Local tourists come to the place to have a little fresh air and enjoy the picturesque view of the city while foreigners enjoy observing the artistic aspects of the stupa and things related to Buddhism. Mostly, a significant presence of foreign tourists can be witnessed around the shrine area. The stupa has been inducted as UNESCO's World Heritage Site.

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