The sudden change in pace from the mountains to the city overwhelms for the first day or two. Noisy traffic, crowded dusty streets, ancient and modern buildings filling every corner of this great city.
But the one constant that binds all Nepal together are the fluttering prayer flags – conveying the dreams, hopes and prayers of millions skyward to the gods and the mountains.
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People and bustle and noise can be overwhelming. Recently I (had the misfortune) of going into Hobart’s city centre as the annual Christmas Street Parade moved slowly through the streets. Way too many people etc for me – so I feel for you arriving back in the much more populous Kathmandu.
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They look like bright spanking new prayer flags. Beautiful sunny day. Where is this?
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Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) in Kathmandu Nepal. Lovely views of the city.
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I wondered if it was there. We did go there in 2013. Just s different angle and I wasn’t sure. When my husband went there in the late eighties it was rural. And there were cows in Thamel and no cars!
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Wow. It would have been great to see in the eighties. The world changes so quickly…
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Swayambhu? Really? Not the main stupa, so where?
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The Monkey Temple. The temple with the long staircase. Great views of the city. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/swayambhunath-monkey-temple-in-kathmandu
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Take a look at your own link, gold topped stupa, enormous structure, prayer wheels, large vajra in front at top of stairs. I’ve been to nepal almost every year since 1983 and my wife is Nepali but we don’t know where is this stupa?
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Worth a visit. But lots of tourists and people selling stuff.
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Not Swayambhu then 😂😂
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Beautiful view! Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you for appreciating.
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