Article Trip to Swayambhunath
A trip to the Monkey Temple in Kathmandu
Swayambhunath is one of the top attractions in Kathmandu. However, most visitors only climb up to the stupa and return the same way in a while, while there are a number of other interesting places in the vicinity.
Start of the trip to Swayambhunath
Start classically, walk or be brought to the eastern exit of the temple. Here are usually the most monkeys. Climb the stairs to the temple itself and admire the views of Kathmandu
Visit of Swayambhunath
Monkey temple in Kathmandu
Stupa Swayambhunath (called also Monkey temple, which is very apt) with surrounding temples stretched on the hill ranks among the most important landmarks in Kathmandu valley. As it is only about two kilometers from Thamel, it is accessible from the center also by foot. At the top of the hill are many small temples and souvenir hawkers. There is also an interesting view of the entire town. If you want to do even more interesting walk, walk around the entire hill, by that make prayer kora and spin with thousands of mills. continue reading
A tour of the Wochen Thukje Chieling temple
Do not return the same way but continue west by stairs to the saddle between the two peaks and then ascend to the second Wochen Thukje Chieling temple.
Wochen Thukje Chieling Temple
A lesser-known neighbor of Swayambhunath
Most visitors to the Swayambhunath Stupa, standing on a massive hill in the western part of Kathmandu, climb a long staircase from the eastern end. However, the locals usually start from the west, where the street leads to the parking lot between the two peaks and the climb is much easier. The saddle itself is also worth a visit, there are several smaller stupas. In addition, you can ascend to the lower side with other Buddhist buildings headed by the Wochen Thukje Chieling Temple continue reading
Tour of Amideva Buddha Park
From the temple, return to the saddle and continue west to the foot of the hill. Here you will find another attraction Amideva Buddha Park with huge statues of Buddhas. If you have more time, you can join the bark here and go around the whole hill as a bonus and turn a million mills
Kora around Swayambhunath
Sacred circle in the center of Kathmandu
Almost every tourist visiting Nepal wants to ascend to the stupa Swayambhunath in Kathmandu. But only a few of them, however, improve his/her karma by making here a sacred kora, i.e. bypass the whole hill along the wall with thousands of prayer wheels. In addition, at the western foot of the hill lies so-called Buddha park with huge golden Buddha statues. continue reading
Marketplace at Buddha Park
Amideva Buddha Park is located right next to the Ring Road, so it is very lively. There is also a small marketplace so you can replenish supplies
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