Nearby Places Svayambhunath Nepal
Swayambhunath
Swayambhunath is accessible from many tourist places. You can also venture out on tour to different places from Swayambhunath.
Here you can find some places where you can visit from Svayambhunath.
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Boudhnath
Boudhnath is the Buddhist Pilgrimage place known for its 5th century Boudha Stupa. You can visit Boudhnath Stupa during Losar and Buddha Jayanti . Boudhnath is included in UNESCO world Heritage site.
Top Nearby Places to Visit Around Swayambhunath, Kathmandu
| Place Name |
Distance from Swayambhunath |
Highlights |
Entry Fee (Approx.) |
Best Time to Visit |
| Kathmandu Durbar Square |
2.5 km |
Historical royal palace, museums |
NPR 1000 |
Morning & Evening |
| Thamel |
3.5 km |
Shopping, local cuisine, nightlife |
Free |
Evening & Night |
| Garden of Dreams |
3.2 km |
Peaceful garden, café, European architecture |
NPR 400 |
Morning to Sunset |
| Hanuman Dhoka Museum |
2.6 km |
Royal artifacts, culture & heritage museum |
Included in Durbar Square ticket |
Morning to Evening |
| White Monastery (Seto Gumba) |
6.5 km |
Offbeat Buddhist monastery, panoramic views |
Free (Donation-based) |
Early Morning |
| Itum Bahal |
2.8 km |
Ancient Buddhist courtyard and monastery |
Free |
Morning |
| Ashok Stupa (Lagankhel) |
7.8 km |
One of the oldest stupas in the Valley |
Free |
Morning |
| Basantapur Tower |
2.7 km |
Historic tower, part of royal palace |
Included in Durbar ticket |
Daytime |
| Freak Street |
2.5 km |
Old hippie trail, local eateries |
Free |
Evening |
| Nardevi Temple |
2.3 km |
Historic temple, cultural importance |
Free |
Festival times preferred |
Lumbini
Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha. It is known for many Buddhist Monasteries made by different nations in cultural exchange. You can explore Lumbini easily from Svayambhunath.
Read More : Buddhist Circuit Tour Package from Delhi
Bodhgaya
Bodhgaya is the place of enlightenment of Lord Buddha under Bodhi Tree. You can visit here Bodhi Temple and Bodhi Tree, Dungeshwari Cave Temple, Sujata Village and do meditation sessions in monasteries.
Kushinagar
Kushinagar is near Svayambhunath. It is the place of Mahaparinirvana of Buddha . You can explore here Mahaparinirvana Temple, Rambhar Stupa, Mukutbandhan Chaitya and Monasteries.
Read More : Buddhist Pilgrimage Short Tour Package from Bodhgaya to Varanasi
Kathmandu
Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. You can explore here plethora of tourist attractions, markets and local culture.
Read More : Buddhist Circuit Tour Package from Bodhgaya
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