panorama of boudhanath stupa and its surroundings, located on an ancient trade route from tibet to kathmandu, nepal

ancient trade route tibet boudhanath bouddha khasa khasti chaitya jarung khashor stupa located outskirts kathmandu nepal buddhism buddhist entomb remains kassapa buddha massive mandala largest spherical world symbol symbolizing path enlightenment plinth earth kumbha dome water harmika square tower fire spire air umbrella top void ether space asia asian religion religious faith spirituality tibetan unesco heritage site tourism tourist attraction panorama surroundings one stupas buddha's representing