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Swaymbhunath
Swoyambhunath Temple Marg, 44600 Phone: Not AvailableAbout
Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley , west of Kathmandu city. It is also known as the Monkey Temple as there are holy monkeys living in the north-west parts of the temple. The Tibetan name for the site means 'Sublime Trees' for the many varieties of trees found on the hill. The stupa consists of a dome at the base, above which is a cubical structure painted with eyes of Buddha looking in all four directions. There are pentagonal Toran present above each of the four sides with statues engraved in them.
