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Monkey Temple (Swayambunath Stupa)

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 43 attractions in Kathmandu
Traveler Description: It’s a long climb to the top, but worth it to see Kathmandu Valley’s oldest and most sacred shrine.
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Attraction type: Religious site
Address: Kathmandu
Nepal

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4 of 5 stars
Broxbourne
Nov 22, 2006
6/8 found this review helpful

Swayambunath, the Monkey Temple, is a large temple complex on the outskirts of Kathmandu. As the name suggests, there are large numbers of columbus monkeys there, and they can be quite aggressive, though only interested in you if you have food visible. The many Hindu visitors, particularly the women in their brightly colored saris, are a feature of the temple,... more

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5 of 5 stars
Girona, Spain
Feb 15, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Está situado a 3 km de Kathmandú. Fácil acceso en automóvil. Recinto religioso budista de nombre impronunciable situado en la... more

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