Swayambhunat Travel in Nepal

Swayambhunath Temple: History, Architecture, and Travel Tips for Visitors

Swayambhunath According to ancient legend, the Kathmandu Valley was once a giant lake. In the middle of this lake bloomed a radiant lotus, glowing with divine light. The Bodhisattva Manjushri, seeing this light, drained the lake by cutting the gorge at Chobar. As the waters receded, the lotus settled on a hill, and that sacred …