Experts' Choice Award Swaymbhunath
What the experts agree on
This UNESCO-listed hilltop temple is Nepal's second most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site, centered on a gleaming white stupa with Buddha's watchful eyes. Expect mischievous monkeys, stunning city views, and ancient carvings crammed everywhere—an
Fodor's "This is one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage places in Nepal—second only in importance to Bodnath—and is also revered by Hindus...among the oldest religious sites in the country." Full review
Lonely Planet "Mobbed by monkeys and soaring above the city on a lofty hilltop, the ‘Monkey Temple’ is centred on a gleaming white stupa, topped by a gilded spire painted with the eyes of the Buddha." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys. " Full review
