Boudhanath, Buddhist stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal
The white dome structure rises 36 meters high, featuring Buddha eyes painted on all four sides of the square tower above the hemisphere base.
The original structure, dating from 600 CE during King Songtsen Gampo's reign, underwent reconstruction after Mughal invasions in the fourteenth century.
The design incorporates Buddhist symbolism with thirteen levels representing stages to nirvana, while the base contains 108 small images of Amitabha Buddha.
Located 11 kilometers from central Kathmandu, the stupa opens its upper plinth to visitors from 5 AM until 6 PM, extending to 7 PM in summer.
After substantial damage from the 2015 earthquake, the stupa underwent complete restoration through private donations, concluding with new relics placement in 2016.
Location: Kathmandu
Height: 36 m
Part of: Kathmandu Valley
GPS coordinates: 27.72139,85.36194
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:07
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