Swayambu Nath, 6.5 kilometres west of Kathmandu, situated on a hillock, this 2000 years old stupa is the worlds most glorious Buddhist shrine and is surrounded by several small pagodas. The main temple is capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt and is painted on the four sides with all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It is 1500 years old and is the largest Lamaist shrine in the world. Well broken-in walking shoes, thick socks, light socks, camp shoes. Down or fibre filled waterproof jacket and trousers, sweater or fleece jacket, underwear, warm and cotton trousers or jeans, shirts and T-shirts, shorts, long underwear, wool hat, sun hat, gloves, bathing suit, track suit.
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