Located in western Nepal, Swargadwari is a revered Hindu pilgrimage site believed to be the gateway to heaven. The temple sits atop a hill, surrounded by breathtaking vistas of the Himalayan range.
Explore Odisha's Buddhist heritage with visits to these five key sites across the state. Learn about their history and how to ...
Sonam Dolma Brauen has surrounded a towering 13th century copper stupa, a type of Buddhist shrine ... artist’s family during their escape from Tibet when she was 6 years old.
Image “Vajradhatu (Diamond Realm Mandala),” Central Tibet, 14th century ... As you do in a Buddhist temple or with a stupa, you circumambulate it, ending where you began.
Just before one reaches Korala is a chorten (Buddhist stupa) in ruins. Beyond it, situated on a flat plain that stretches into Tibet as far as the eye can see, is the concrete behemoth that is the ...
The Hill of Many Wonders, Chitrakoot, is a sacred destination in Madhya Pradesh, steeped in rich cultural heritage. Beyond ...
As we walked in meditation around the watchful eyes of Boudhanath Stupa, in step with the Tibetan Buddhists who held it sacred, I felt at peace for the first time since the breakup. In the six ...
The hotel is also an easy walk from the UNESCO World Heritage site of Boudhanath Stupa. This is the holiest Tibetan Buddhist shrine outside Tibet and is worth adding to your must-see list.