Nepal

Looking back at history: Swayambhunath in the 1960s. 📸

Long before the concrete landscape of modern Kathmandu began to take shape, the valley looked like this — vast paddy fields, winding rivers, and the quiet presence of sacred heritage sites.

This rare aerial photograph shows the majestic Swayambhu Stupa rising above the trees, with the Bishnumati River flowing through the open valley in the background. It is a beautiful reminder of our roots and of how rapidly our city has transformed over time.