Swayambhunath
December 27th 2014 As one of my personal highlights of Kathmandu, I decided that Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) should get its own separate mention on this blog.
This ancient religious site sits proudly on top of a steep hill in the Kathmandu Valley and boasts phenomenal views of the city below. It's a steep but rewarding 365 step ascent to the top with many statues of Buddha, images of deities and as the name sugg
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