Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)

Author: explore_nepal

Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)
📍 Location: Hilltop west of Kathmandu city
⏰ Best Time: Early morning (sunrise)
✨ Highlights:

  • 🌄 Panoramic views of the entire Kathmandu Valley.
  • 🧘‍♂️ Ancient stupa with Buddha’s all-seeing eyes  believed to be over 2,000 years old.
  • 🐒 Many friendly (sometimes naughty!) monkeys around.
  • 🛕 Surrounded by Hindu temples, shrines, and Tibetan prayer wheels.

👉 Tip: Climb the 365 stone steps to the top , it’s spiritual and scenic!

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