Swayambhunath
religious_site · Kathmandu · Nepal
- Address
- Swayambhu, Kathmandu
- Links
- Google Maps
About
A hilltop stupa with watchful Buddha eyes, nicknamed the Monkey Temple.
Good to know
- Climb the 365 steps early; watch for monkeys.
Nearby
Kathmandu Durbar Square
square · 2.0 km
The historic royal square, with palaces and temples, some rebuilt after the 2015 earthquake.
Thamel
neighborhood · 2.2 km
The tourist district of trekking shops, cafés and bars.
Garden of Dreams
park · 2.6 km
A neo-classical walled garden in the middle of the city.
Narayanhiti Palace Museum
museum · 2.8 km
The former royal palace, now a museum.