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Swayambhunath (नेपाली: स्वयंभू) is a tourist attraction, one of the Buddhist temples in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is located: 13 km from Kirtipur, 15 km from Patan, 710 km from Patna.
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Location

, N27°42'53", E85°17'25". Get directions

Open hours
  • Fri 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
  • Sat 6:00 AM–7:00 PM
  • Sun 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
  • Mon 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
  • Tue 6:00 AM–7:00 AM
  • Wed Noon–7:00 PM

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Ted Patrick Boglosa
Ted Patrick Boglosa
26 December 2017
Informally referred to as the Monkey Temple, Swayambhunath Pagoda is a Buddhist temple on top of a hill overlooking the city of Kathmandu.
Leidy Quintero
Leidy Quintero
29 October 2016
Is a nice and beautiful place! As tip I will recommend u to ask for price and check the stuff while going up, because upstairs everything will be extremely high, and down the same things r cheap and g
Justin Queyquep
Justin Queyquep
8 April 2014
One of the 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites that can be found inside Kathmandu Valley. Also, the best place to see the beauty of the city.
Werther Veulemans
Werther Veulemans
8 December 2018
Beautiful to visit! Be aware, the place is filled with monkeys so please don’t feed them and don’t take any valuable items with you.
Shamit Khemka
Shamit Khemka
14 November 2017
I have already visited all the religious temples and places and always looks for opportunities to feel the divine essence. Check out: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x68ywmd
Shamit Khemka
Shamit Khemka
13 November 2017
I have already visited all the religious temples and places and always looks for opportunities to feel the divine essence. Check out: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4z2i2p
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Sat 6:00 AM–7:00 PM
Sun 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
Mon 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Tue 6:00 AM–7:00 AM
Wed Noon–7:00 PM

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