Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple, is an ancient hilltop stupa crowned by the watchful painted eyes of the Buddha, reached by a long stairway lined with prayer wheels and playful monkeys. One of Nepals holiest Buddhist sites, it offers a magical atmosphere of fluttering prayer flags and chanting, along with sweeping panoramic views over the whole Kathmandu Valley, making it a must-visit landmark.
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