The Stupa of Bouddhanath lies 8 km east of Kathmandu. is also called
khasti. It stands on a massive mandala style platform and has features
similar to swoyambhu thought it is bigger. It has 108 niches (khowpa)
which houses idole of different gods and goddesses and 147 more niches
around the stupa which contain prayer wheel.This ancient colossal Stupa
is one of the biggest in the world, and the center of Tibetan Buddhism
in the world. It was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List
in 1979. Entrance fee at bouddhanath for SAARC (South Asian) nationals
is Rs. 15 and for other foreigners Rs.50.
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