A must see in Katmandu but very commercial. Tradition to walk up the steps but at age 70 I was pleased to be able to take taxi up the back way !!!

After the initial climb to the top(there are a lot of stairs), the view of Kathmandu is spectacular from the top. Take your time ambling around the temple and looking through some of the shops nearby, it's a very beautiful, rather tranquil place. Alas when we went over there weren't all that many monkeys as I had expected, just one... More

A great place to stroll around and take in the local flavor

Monkey temple is well worth a visit. The views of the Kathmandu Valley from the top - if it's a clear day - are great.

Nice View, nice temples and good atmosphere. Take care the stairs are step, but it's worthwile.

I was here ~10 years ago and made a return visit in April 2012. My only question is - where are the monkeys? The place was full of monkeys before, there are far fewer now. Still beautiful, definitely a memorable site, but I'm left wondering what happened to all of the little primates.

Swayambhunath stupa of Kathmandu is the oldest stapa of Nepal dated more than 2000 years old according to the Legend. Legend says once Kathmandu, itself was the big lake and the god of this stupa was self created in the lotus flower of this lake. It is just 4 K.m west of kathmandu, situated in the hillock from where one... More

has great views of kathmandu, as well as impressive stupas and temples. It was quiet when we went which made for easy viewing.

The best time to visit "monkey temple" is sunset. You'll see monks and monks in training doing nightly prayers. Incense is burning, calming music can be heard in the distance, as well as Buddhist chanting. Make sure to check out the small pool where the monkeys play as well! They're amazingly human like!