Swayambunath, Nepal

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    by PierreZA
  • Swayambhunath,
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Kathmandu-Swayambhunath Monkey Temple
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mad4travel 601 reviews
A monkey at the monkey temple

No visit to the temple can be complete without seeing the monkeys. This is a particularly cute baby monkey I could not resist taking a photo of.

Updated Sep 10, 2007

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Swayambhunath, Kathmandu
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conny_bazen 278 reviews

Written Sep 12, 2002

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Go to Monkey Temple...
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ant1970 8 reviews

Go to Monkey Temple (Swayumbunaht) in Kathmandu
Count those steps baby but watch out the local side attractions and monkey's WILL take your food

Written Sep 8, 2002

Address: Kathmandu

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Swayumbanath,Durbar...
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Aquariusgal 9 reviews

Swayumbanath,
Durbar Square,
Thamel,
Bhaktapur,
Bouddnath (largest stupa in Nepal..breathtaking!),
Pashupatinath,
Pokhara,
trekking!...recommend Annapurna Circuit!

Written Aug 25, 2002

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Stupa is a hemispherical...
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klchong 61 reviews

Stupa is a hemispherical Buddhist religious building. It is another characteristic architecture in Nepal.

Written Aug 25, 2002

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When in Kathmandu, visit...
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When in Kathmandu, visit Swayambhunath.
Better known as the monkey temple.

Written Aug 24, 2002

Address: Wander and ye shall arrive.

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