Swayambhunāth

Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the , west of city in Nepal. The Tibetan and Sanskrit name for the site means 'self-arising' or 'self-sprung'.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Narayanhiti Palace Museum and Garden of Dreams.

Museum
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The is a public museum in , located east of the Kaiser Mahal and next to . The museum was created in 2008 from the complex of the former Narayanhiti Palace following the 2006 revolution. is situated 240 metres southeast of Swayambhunāth.

Park
Photo: Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The , also, the Garden of Six Seasons, is a neo-classical garden in Kaiser Mahal , , built in 1920. Designed by Kishore Narshingh, it consists of 6,895 square metres of gardens with three pavilions, an amphitheater, ponds, , and urns. is situated 340 metres southwest of Swayambhunāth.

Pond
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, originally known as Nhu Pukhu, is a historic artificial pond located in the heart of , Nepal. The square-shaped tank dates from the 17th century, and was built on the then eastern limits of the city.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include West Kathmandu and Lazimpat.

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covers the backpacker areas of Thamel, Swayambhu, Durbar Square, and Freak Street in . It is a maze of alleys crammed with handicraft shops, guest houses, and cafés.

Neighborhood
is a residential area of , the capital city of . It is close to the Narayanhity Palace, and is well known in Kathmandu for its hotels, restaurants, schools, colleges, embassies, and department stores.

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is the largest city and capital of , and the namesake of the . Once thought to be the fabled and inaccessible Shangri-La, is a fast-growing spot catering to a wide range of holiday types and budgets.

Swayambhunāth

Latitude
27.71667° or 27° 43′ north
Longitude
85.31667° or 85° 19′ east
Elevation
1,316 metres (4,318 feet)
Open location code
7MV7P888+MM
Geo­Names ID
1282738
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