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Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar makes brief stopover in Kathmandu, tours heritage sites

Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar

Kathmandu: Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk made a brief stopover in Kathmandu and visited two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Swoyambhu and Bauddhanath Stupa.

The King arrived in Kathmandu at approximately 9:50 AM (local time) and spent about two hours at Swoyambhunath Stupa, also known as the 'Monkey Temple.' During his visit, King Jigme Khesar engaged in rituals at the temple, which is located atop a hill. The King was received by Nepali Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba upon his arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.

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