It is at the top of valleys mountain. Best place to get a pleasure. I really love the place. We can see whole Kathmandu valley from there. Best to visit there once in a life. We must visit there in life to get some Best experience in life with eyes not by captured photos. Some how it is the place to get something Best in life experience.

I had a pleasure to visit this amazing place. Despite the hot weather, the temple can give you an insight into the local culture. You can also get a guide who will tell you the story of the place and explain in details particular things (with a payment). Definitely a must see place if you’re planning to come to Kathmandu and nearest cities.

A beautiful temple situated in the capital with stunning vies of the city. It is such an insight into the amazing culture Nepal has to offer. There was also lots of monkeys around the temple, which provided great entertainment for the children, whilst the adults enjoyed the historical information points. This was certainly a highlight of our time in Kathmandu.

This place has a significant importance in Buddhism. We visited this place after sunset but will recommend all of you to visit this place during day light. And be aware of monkeys. The complex is huge yet so beautiful and serene.

Swoyambhu Temple is situated on top of a mountain and requires climbing several stairs to reach it. It is popularly known as the Monkey Temple due to the presence of numerous monkeys in its vicinity. This temple is a major tourist attraction. Offering breathtaking views of the mountains and the city of Kathmandu

This is said to be built in the 5th century AD, situated atop a hill and is considered one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal. As Indians we have to buy ticket for NPR 50. You have a beautiful view of Kathmandu from this place. Many monkeys, so keep your belongings safe. You have to climb many stairs. Overall good experience.

great, beautiful, historic & religious place.. Crowded by visitors from all around the world. The view point will amaze you with beautiful scenic of Kathmandu city.

Temple of the monkeys is so famous and a must visit for all tourists as we can get a beautiful view of Kathmandu Valley. But so sorry to say that the place is so dirty with trash thrown everywhere. The local government must immediately do something for this place otherwise no tourist will come . One can collect a minimum fees for entrance and see to the cleanliness and maintenance. Otherwise a beautiful stupa with awesome stone carvings.

Visited this from the other side on a rainy evening, didn't actually visit the Temple but other end, the view was great and beautiful. It's mostly crowdy, but it's obvious from what place offers, a mesmerizing view, trees, clean air and a good height. I like this place and been planning to visit next time I'm there. In such crowded city, it's challenge to maintain place like this, but they have done it very well and that's very remarkable as things are not same in Kathmandu with many other heritages. It is a must go place for anyone who wants to explore Kathmandu Valley.

This place is very cool, the monkeys make it lots of fun to visit, but also the buildings themselves are spectacular, as well as the fact that there are religious ceremonies happening all over the place. Exercise natural caution with the monkeys, but in general they were aggressive with each other, not with visitors.

Situated on top of mountain u have to climb lot of stairs. This place has a significant importance in Buddhism. We visited this place after sunset but will recommend all of you to visit this place during day light. And be aware of monkeys. The complex is huge yet so beautiful and serene.

Extremely interesting place! Besides the stupa and the great views of the city, you can get lost in the many stalls selling all kinds of beautiful art pieces. I really loved the paintings! If you're not in great shape, ask the taxi to take you to the top entrance. Otherwise, you need to climb 360+ steps.

A place on the height. You can have stairs or book a car to visit directly on top. Loved to throw the coin for wishes. In the open area of temple you can watch the beautiful valley - Kathmandu. You can buy some memorable items from the side of stairs. They provide items in a reasonable rate.

A must visit if you're in Kathmandu. Such a beautiful complex nestled on top of a hill with an amazing view towards the entire city. A lot of different shrines in the area, both for Buddhist and Hindu. The locals also call this temple as Monkey Temple, because you'll find a lot of monkeys around the area, and they're so cute, especially the babies 🥺🥺 They're not aggressive but don't provoke them and don't feed them outside food. I guess the temple management has special food for them.

One of the best things to see in Kathmandu. Monkeys are very calm and don't want anything from you (comparing to other Monkey temples in Thailand or Indonesia), they just do their daily routine and you can take pictures of them or with them. There are a lot of steps to get to the top but of course it's worth it! The entrance fee is pretty low but you have to have cash. The views are stunning, we were lucky to have a sunny day to go there.

The view is so pleased and pleasures that it touches directly to my soul... Great place to visit and look after in Kathmandu, Nepal. I will recommend to visit this place after 4PM. Evening 😍

I just love this place.... Wonderful place... Mesmerizing and soothing place... View from the top is amazing nice ambience structure One of my favorite place in kathmandu.. Wanna go the there again

Great place with an excellent view. Short climb, doesn't take much time. Eateries and food joints are available at the top. Great panoramic view of kathmandu city from the top. You'll find a lot of monkeys on your way up.

Wow, amazing place, always something different happening there. Lots and lots of monkeys and lots of very steep steps. Magical place

Marvelous temple sitting on a hilltop, but dirty beyond imagination. It's a very crowded place as lots of people visit it. But there are hundreds of monkeys, then stray dogs. The monkeys jump all around, appears as though they have taken over the temple. It appears the place has not been cleaned up in ages. It's very sad to see such a wonderful monument being so neglected and left to deteriorate.

About 400 stairs to climb, make sure you bring lots of water! Careful of the monkeys — don’t touch or get too close, they can attack. Absolutely gorgeous temple with so much to see. I easily spent multiple hours here.

Religious place 🙏🙏 Awesome view of Kathmandu valley 👌👌 Best place to visit to see our historical temlple Listed in world heritage sites😍🤗 Needed of good management and rules for tourist who are misusing the things

Amazing place with a beautiful view over Kathmandu. The energy is very high here. A lot of stairs that you have to climb, but it is well worth it! You can easily spend hours up here.

Swayambhunath is also known as Shiva( god Mahadev). It is historical place in Nepal. And also tourist area. Where Tourist come to visit and they enjoyed it and also known about historical story. Hope you also come to visit and enjoy more and knows about historical story. ☺☺

It is a must visit heritage site in kathmandu. . If you are staying in ktm, go early morning for a morning walk thing and wear comfortable clothing. . It is a religious site, so you may witness people worshipping gods around. . There are many ways to go to temple. One is straight stairway and my favorite is taking a long route for same and enjoy small trekking around.

Swayambhunath Stupa is a revered site in Kathmandu, embodying Nepalese Buddhist culture. Its white and gold structure reflects spiritual significance, while the panoramic view from the top showcases the beauty of Kathmandu Valley. The playful monkeys, considered sacred, add a unique charm to this cultural gem. Had a great time being there 😇.

Swayambhunath, also known as the Swayambhu Mahachaitya, is a sacred stupa atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. It is also referred to as the Monkey Temple due to the large population of monkeys that inhabit the area. This ancient religious site holds significance for both Buddhists and Hindus. The stupa's distinctive white dome with a gilded spire is adorned with Buddha's eyes and the nose-shaped symbol representing the number one. It is surrounded by prayer wheels, shrines, and smaller stupas. The site offers panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley. Swayambhunath is believed to be a powerful and sacred place, with a history dating back more than 2,000 years. It has weathered earthquakes and various reconstructions, standing as a symbol of harmony between different religious communities in Nepal. The stupa attracts pilgrims and tourists alike, fostering a sense of spiritual tranquility and cultural richness.

Also known as the Monkey Temple, this religious site is located on a hill not far from Kathmandu and on a clear day you can a really nice view of the valley. Unfortunately we went during winter and it was dry and hazy so all we got was a hazy view. Monkeys roam the area and surprisingly they are very well behaved, probably because they are cared for by temple staff who treats them as holy monkeys.

It’s up there but would definitely recommend doing the mini hike. It has one of the best valley views! World recommend going around sunset.

One of the best places to visit in kathmandu, Nepal. Reach to the top of the mountain and you can enjoy the market there and also the mountain view from there. Ticket Price 50 INR for Indian

One of the world heritage sites in Kathmandu. It is located at a hilltop surrounded by trees and monkeys around the jungle. There are two ways either through stairs or road. A beautiful view of Kathmandu valley can be seen from the top.

Wonderful experience exploring this ancient Buddhist temple. After climbing over 300 steep steps and paying 200 NPR (for foreigners) & 50 NPR (for citizen from South Asian countries), we were rewarded with great panoramic view of Kathmandu city, well preserved temples and the holy monkeys (and dogs). We were informed by our host that the temple is a great place to see sunrise; we arrived about 15 minutes before sunset and it’s wonderful too. Might wanna be careful as most crowds disperse after sunset, the monkeys get rowdier and “took over” the site. Would recommend visitors and Buddhist devotees to visit. The site is not wheelchair friendly as access is only through climbing flights of steep staircase.

Beautiful place in Kathmandu. So peaceful. Buddhist temples are there. Such a silent and loving place. You will feel the vintage construction of the building. You will definitely feel a positive vibe there. You can see the whole Kathamandu view from there. Try to go at around 4.30-5.30 in the evening. There are a lot of monkeys around they are friendly and you can feed them.

The beauty of this place never fails to amaze anyone. ABSOLUTELY MAJESTIC PLACE TO BE no matter the time or situation. View of Kathmandu Valley is another additional point to be observed and signifies how unplanned the city has become.

A UNESCO world heritage site worth visiting in Kathmandu valley. If you decide to take steps it may take 1 hr or more to climb. The steps are steep and 300+ in number,will be difficult for elderly. The view on the top is amazing.

There are two entries. One with 360+ steps and the other with far fewer steps. I went by the smaller one. The place is nice and crowded mostly. Has some beautiful fountains and park like atmosphere. Once you climb you get to see the stupa and a Buddha and many prayer wheels. Along with that a nice view of the city as well

Swayambhunath Stupa, also known as “Monkey Temple” is located on the hilltop in the Northwest of Kathmandu Valley. It is a peaceful place where the beautiful panoramic view of the Kathmandu city can be observed. It is said that the glory of Kathmandu valley has started from here. Swayambhunath is the holiest and religious place for both Buddhist and Hindus in Nepal.

Ancient temple famous for its artifacts and history. Monkeys are roaming everywhere and one has to be careful with your belongings especially food stuff. They just grab at lightning speed. He just stole my Cornetto ice cream.

let me visit next time and if i can remove the review and the pictures. Hello UNESCO where are u ? u know my fellow Nepalese how good they are at earning money. Please do something. they are turining this into garbage hill. Please save it

Wonderful walk if you start from the pilgrim path on the left of the 365 steps. Takes you all around and up from the back. You can then go down on steps and towards monkey temple 🐒

Great historical place to visit. Lies in the heart of the Kathmandu city. Easy access. Enjoyable view of kathmandu valley. But regular cleaning of the area must be focused.

Vintage Place Of Lord Buddha Famous For it's Religious and culture because it's symbol of nature and peace Above The height of Kathmandu People Come for there respective Vows and Ask help From God And Also It's Famous for 🐒 Lots of 🐒 From the Bottom To top you will amazed How monkey is there and they Never Hurt Anyone It's a Miracle of God may be Best place for Peace Nature And Lots of local things are available there Go Visit The Temple Of Lord Buddha's

Here’s something for the non-religious folk, you can still have a good time just walking around. It’s beautiful, it’s peaceful and it’s serene. Take a visit and you won’t be disappointed. P.S. Don’t worry, there’s plenty of restaurants to fill up in after the walk.

From main road you can walk for the entrance which is approx 15-20 min walk. During this walk view is very nice but be careful from monkey. To visit the stupa you have to climb up to 100 steps. View from top is lovely. It's a world heritage site. Must visit place in Kathmandu.

The oldest religious site in Kathmandu. Worth a visit. Great view overlocking Kathmandu. Beware of the monkeys and need to take Lots of stairs. 200 rupees for foreigners

Swayambhu, meaning self-sprung, is one of the most sacred and iconic religious places in Nepal. The religious complex is situated on top of a hill. As you begin your climb you will come across various shops and cafes. You will also be greeted by the sacred monkeys of this temple. This temple hence is also known as the Monkey Temple. As you the reach top, you will see a magnificent stupa and various temples surrounding it. Even if you are not an ardent believer or devotee, you should definitely visit this place

Great place with an amazing view of Kathmandu city. Monkeys are a little bit scary but that's not a problem. You have to climb 🪜 up to reach the place.

This temple is also known as the Monkey Temple. There are a lot of monkeys in the temple and along the stairway to the temple. You have to climb up for like 10 mins and then you are in the temple. The view from up is amazing and, you can see a lot of Kathmandu, from there. This is about 6 KMs from Thamel.

Only WoW, • Great View can see Whole city from up there. • Beauty of Nature • Full Of Monkey 🐒 🙈 • Lovely Temple 🛕

Beautiful place lots to see and a whole load of stairs to climb. overly commercialised for a holy place shops and pop up stalls everywhere overall lovely but frustratingly busy the monkeys are nice but don't get to close they will steal from you

Important Buddhist site on top of a hill and pilgrimage destination. Very popular among practitioners. You have an impressive view over Kathmandu. Hundreds monkeys live in the area.

The greatest holy place of Nepal. There are lots of monkeys but be aware, this is not a monkey temple. Specially Goddess Harati maa worship in this temple.

Very nice place n view from d top. Can have a valley view from d top. But one has to climb up many steps. If u r going with parents age 65 n up, be prepare. It will b hard for them. Go for once, if u r in Kathmandu.

Walking distance from Thamel. Small entrance fee near the top. A lot of steps to climb up, great views. The temple is beautiful but currently has scaffolding surrounding it for renovations. Make sure you walk down the other side as there is a lot more to see, also there are not as many steps as the roads comes up close to the top. If you don't want to walk up all the steps from the other side, you could take a taxi around and drive up most of the way. There are a lot of monkeys everywhere. They were not an issue and really enjoyable to watch.

We can see the nice view of Kathmandu valley. The place is at the top through where we can fell comfortable relax.

Really cool temple, we visited during the Diwali festival so was very busy. It's 200 rupees to enter, there are toilets. It's not wheelchair Accessible as you need to climb around 400 steps to get to the temple. Make sure you climb the stairs in the middle as there are alot of people soliciting and begging. Wild monkeys here are incredible, but be careful as they fight and you don't want to get in the middle of it! Overall a great place to spend a couple of hours!

Great peaceful environment. Slightly crowded on holidays and peak time of the day. Most of all, be aware of monkeys.

Exploring Monkey Temple in Kathmandu is a vibrant experience. The Swayambhunath Stupa, adorned with colorful prayer flags and surrounded by mischievous monkeys, creates a lively and culturally rich atmosphere. Ascending the steep steps rewards you with panoramic views of the city, while the soothing chants and spinning prayer wheels contribute to the spiritual ambiance. The blend of religious significance, architectural beauty, and the playful presence of monkeys makes Monkey Temple a captivating destination, offering a unique and memorable slice of Kathmandu's cultural tapestry.

A Buddhist Temple complex on the top of the hill overlooking the city of Kathmandu. It will take you some hiking to get there, but it is very well worth the effort. The view of the city is very nice from up there and the temple is very interesting to see. Consider that it is not very clean there, but the experience is fine.

Swayambhunath, known as the Monkey Temple, stands majestically atop a hill in Kathmandu, Nepal. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a revered Buddhist stupa, its whitewashed dome adorned with the watchful eyes of Buddha gazing in all directions. The temple complex exudes spiritual serenity, surrounded by prayer flags fluttering in the breeze and inhabited by playful monkeys. Ascending the steep steps rewards visitors with breathtaking panoramic views of Kathmandu Valley. Its ancient origins and spiritual significance, combined with the peaceful ambiance and intricate architecture, make Swayambhunath an enduring symbol of Nepal's religious heritage and a must-visit for cultural enthusiasts and spiritual seekers alike.

One of the most important temples in Kathmandu, not to be missed! Great views from the top overlooking the valley. Look out for the monkeys, they’ll try to snatch whatever looks interesting to them.

It's also called Monkey Temple because of so many money around the temple. View is amazing from the top and worth going in evening. Enough parking space before the temple. Tea shops is also there. Worth visiting if you are in kathmandu.

Located at swayambhu chowk. It's also a temple of monkey. From here we can get beautiful view of Kathmandu city.

what an amazing experience, always amazed at the craftsmanship awesome artwork and heritage🙏🙏

A Huge divine complex , important centre in Buddhism.Word swayambhunath literally mean self existent one,which is a name of lord Shiva , it was believed to back date to 460 CE. Wisdom seeker can visit here.View of kathmandu city ,from here is breathe taking .

A stupa of Fantastic architecture, known for huge presennce of monkey, a view point to enjoy the beautiful Kathmandu valley, you will never get tired of visiting again and again. Perfect location inside valley for a day out.. or to spend some time ..

Superb place. You get peace of mind here. Come after 8 pm for awesome experience.

A place to visit with anyone ! Resembelance of Lord Buddha. Place where a best sample of architecture is situated. (Be aware of monkeys !🙉🙊)

One of the most visited place around Kathmandu valley. You haven't any regrets about that place such a beautiful and peace place once must to visit this place.

A sacred and holy place of worship for Hindus and Buddhists. One can view the city of Kathmandu from its premises. A very good place to buy traditional arts and crafts. Oil paintings depicting the popular culture and heritage of Nepal as well as mountain ranges are sold here.

Swayambhunath is also known as Shiva( god Mahadev). It is historical place in Nepal. And also tourist area. Where Tourist come to visit and they enjoyed it and also known about historical story. Hope you also come to visit and enjoy more and knows about historical story.

It's beautiful temple located at the hilltop from where you could have a 360 degree view of Kathmandu city. Visit Stupa and temple.

Swayambunath also known as the monkey temple is situated at an elevation. It offers a bird's eye view of the valley below. A very peaceful place to visit.

The monkey temple is a good tourist spot. You get to see a great temple, lots of monkeys, and a nice view of Kathmandu. Lot of stairs to get up so be prepared.

It is the most sacred amoung Buddhist pilgrimage sites.Its extremely amazing and beautiful from both religious and aesthetic point of view. Must visit once !

Swayanbhu Mahachaitya is an important landmark in Kathmandu. It's about 15 minutes from Durbar Square. It sits on top a big mountain and from here you can see the whole Kathmandu valley and take amazing pictures. Just be beware of the monkeys here, they will jump on you if they see food or drinks on you.

A great 150 steps hike to witness the temple and Full Kathmandu through the roof. What a divine place to witness.

The Swayambhunath Stupa is one of the crowning glories of Kathmandu Valley architecture. This perfectly proportioned monument rises through a whitewashed dome to a gilded spire, from where four iconic faces of the Buddha stare out across the valley in the cardinal directions. Best place for visit.

Surreal experience. Remember to put your sunscreen on and maybe put on a sun hat. Temple up the mountain with stairs and there’s another road where you can take a Uber if you don’t want to take the long stairs.

Best place to see the city for locals and tourists. Early morning or evening can be preferable

This holy place make me inner peace.

Swayambhunath Mahachaitya is a Buddhist Temple situated in Kathmandu. Have a lots of steps. No entry fee. There are lot of Monkeys. The top view of the temple is awesome. You can see Kathmandu city and airport from there. Night view of the Kathmandu city is great from the temple. Also, to note-  there are some street dogs roaming around near the temple.

Lovely temple with great views and photo opportunities. Don't carry food else the monkeys may attack you. It is open 24/7 and better to see at dusk (for the sunset views) or at night when the city lights up and the crowds are lesser.

This is one of the must visit places in Kathmandu. It is located uphill went it is called the monkey temple. It has a shrine and lot of ancient structures. You have a beautiful view from this place. You can either go in steps or go till a certain point in vehicle and then climb the steps from there. There will lot of monkeys around this place,so do take care of your belongings.

A rather difficult climb up the stairs from one of the entrances, but the views are all the more charming. Beware of dogs and monkeys, they can be aggressive. There is a temple on the very top, but you cannot get inside. In my opinion, there are too many shops and cafes. Unsuitable for such a sacred place. It spoils the overall impression of the pilgrimage site, it looks cheap and touristy, even though it really isn't. The area is quite large, I recommend leaving at least 2 hours for your visit so that you don't miss anything. There are also three large Buddha statues within the grounds, don't miss them! The entrance fee was 200 Nepalese rupees. Local merchants are relatively expensive, you have to negotiate prices down significantly.

Such a beautiful place. The most mesmerizing view after reaching the top of the hill. The sacred place : the must visit in Kathmandu ❤️

Nice view, lots of monkeys, dogs. It was a little dirty place, but the view was very nice. Panaromic view of Kathmandu, temple also was very nice, when I was there it was crowded, a lots of souvenir shop. And too much stairs to get to the temple. Ticket price for foreigner was 200.

Divine experience. A beautiful budha temple site. Have to experience the culture and divinity of the place. Exceptional vibe and ambience. Lots of monkeys, dogs, humans and a place where natural harmony at the best. Must visit place.

The place is beautiful. There are a lot of monkeys around the “pool” and also in the main Stupa. Be careful if you buy ice cream or something to eat! You should eat that inside the store you buy it otherwise monkeys will chase you!! (That happen to us!)

I have an impression that the temple is for prayer of Buddhist and all others, and also, young people gathered to go out with friends. There are many volunteers to clean and wash up pagoda, building, and interior features. People look happy.