Bouddhanath Stupa

This Stupa situated 7km  from Kathmandu City is one of the biggest stupas in South Asia of its kind. The 36 meter high Stupa stands with four pairs of eyes in the four cardinal direction keeping watch for righteous behavior and human prosperity. This Buddhist Stupa was built by King Man Deva at the advice of the goddess Mani Jogini. It is built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels. The shrine is surrounded by houses of Lamas or Buddhist priests.Bouddhanath Stupa was renovated by Li...