Half-day Private sightseeing tour of Swayambhunath Temple
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Half-day Private sightseeing tour of Swayambhunath Temple
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Half-day Private sightseeing tour of Swayambhunath Temple

4 h
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Stop At: Swayambhunath Temple, Swayamhu Circle Road, Kathmandu 44620 Nepal

Swayambhunath Stupa, an important holy site of Buddhists in Nepal. While you climb up to this Stupa, you will run through a lush green forest populated with hundreds of monkeys and this is how this Stupa got its nickname - The Monkey Temple. This Stupa is popular for its pair of eyes designed on all its four sides signifying the “God’s all-seeing” perspective topped with a dome and a golden triangle-shaped spire. The Nepali numeral “1” between the eyes represents unity among all. It has the largest image of the Sakyamuni Buddha in Nepal placed on a pedestal. This Stupa is topped with a glittering spire made of 13 golden disks. At the base of its eastern stairway, you will find a painted gate having a 12 feet tall Tibetan prayer wheel that requires two people to turn it. It attracts diverse worshippers – Newar nuns, Tibetan monks, Buddhist monks and Hindus. Perhaps, This majestic pilgrimage site is a symbol of faith and harmony for the locals of Nepal, since centuries.


Duration: 3 hours

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Included
  • Private transportation
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Monument Fees (Optional)
  • Water Bottle
  • Hotel Pick up and drop off
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Not included
  • Gratuities
  • Entry/Admission - Swayambhunath Temple
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Tourism
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Cultural
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