A visit to
Swayambhunath (or Monkey temple) is one of the best things to do in Nepal, and
an essential experience to have in Kathmandu
Swayambhunath
is a beautiful, if not slightly chaotic jumble of Hindu and Buddhist
iconography; at the top there’s a heady scent of incense and butter candles,
and the hum of the sacred om mani padme hum (in which all of Buddha’s teachings
are said to be found).
