Swayambhu is an ancient religious architecture atop a hill in the Kathmandu valley, west of Kathmandu city. The Tibetan name for the site means &lsquo;Sublime Trees&rsquo;, for the many varieties of trees found on the hill. A Tibetan monastery, meusum and library are more recent additions. The stupa has Buddha&rsquo;s eyes and eyebrows painted on. The Swayambhunath Stupa also known as Monkey temple. 

Swayambhunath Stupa

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Best place to visit during your stay in Kathmandu. Monkey temple also called Swayambhunath Stupa in local nepali language. It had became an important place for Buddhism. Mostly crowded by tourists. Its is one the highest point in Kathmandu valley surrounded by prayer and Monkey.

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