Stupa Swayambhunath (called also Monkey temple, which is very apt) with surrounding temples stretched on the hill ranks among the most important landmarks in Kathmandu valley. As it is only about two kilometers from Thamel, it is accessible from the center also by foot. At the top of the hill are many small temples and souvenir hawkers. There is also an interesting view of the entire town. If you want to do even more interesting walk, walk around the entire hill, by that make prayer kora and spin with thousands of mills.
The huge gold plated Vajra ‘thunderbolt’ set in the east side of the stupa
Buddha statue on the west side of Swayambhu
The Sleeping Buddha
The Dewa Dharma Monastery, noted for a bronze icon of Buddha and traditionalTibetan paintings
The temple dedicated to Harati, the goddess of all children. It is said that she was an ogress before Lord Buddha converted her to be the caretaker of all children.
