Boudhanath

Boudhanath (Devanagari, Nepali) (also called Boudha, Bouddhanath or Baudhanath or the Khasa Caitya) is a stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is known as Khasti in Nepal Bhasa, Jyarung Khashor in Tibetan language (Tibetan: Wylie: bya rung kha shor) or as Bauddha by speakers of Nepali. Located about 11 km (6.8 mi) from the center and northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu, the stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal.

The Buddhist stupa of Boudhanath dominates the skyline. The ancient Stupa is one of the largest in the world. The influx of large populations of refugees from Tibet has seen the construction of over 50 Tibetan Gompas (Monasteries) around Boudhanath. As of 1979, Boudhanath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along with Swayambhunath, it is one of the most popular tourist sites in the Kathmandu area.
     The Stupa is on the ancient  trade route from Tibet which enters the Kathmandu Valley   by the     village of Sankhu in the    northeast  corner, passes by Boudnath Stupa to the ancient and smaller stupa of Ca-bahi (often called 'Little Boudnath'). It then turns directly south, heading over the Bagmati river to Patan - thus bypassing the main city of Kathmandu (which was a later foundation). Tibetan merchants have rested and offered prayers here for many centuries. When refugees entered Nepal from Tibet in the 1950s, many decided to live around Boudhanath. The Stupa is said to entomb the remains of Kassapa Buddha.