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Swoyambhu Mahachaitya or Monkey Temple in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal Royalty Free Stock Photo

Swoyambhu Mahachaitya or Monkey Temple in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

female monkey play wait its son on the arch in Swayambhunath in Kathmandu Royalty Free Stock Photo

monkeys play with each other on the arch in Swayambhunath Royalty Free Stock Photo

exterior of Swayambhunath is a historic stupa in Kathmandu Royalty Free Stock Photo

Swoyambhu Mahachaitya is one of the oldest religious sites in Nepal. It is located on top of a hill in Kathmandu and has 365 steps leading up to it. There is a Buddhist stupa crowned with four faces, the eyes of Buddha looking out over the city. Alongside the stupa is an important Hindu temple. The site is a place of worship for both Buddhist and Hindu religions. It is said that they have shared this sacred site for more than 1000 years.Swoyambhu has a very special ancient energy and is a must visit for all global explorers.