by Christine Ka’aloa
Swayambhunath Stupa “aka the Monkey Temple“, Kathmandu, Nepal
Located atop a forest hillside overlooking the Kathmandu Valley is one of the most ancient and revered religious sites in Kathmandu- Swayambhunath Stupa. The stupa is claimed to be over 2,000 years old and is a re-known pilgrimage site for many devout Hindus and Buddhists in Nepal. It is also known as The Monkey Temple, as it is home to over a hundred resident monkeys which roam the area. Ever fantasized about having a pet monkey when you were a child? Then this will be a small part of (more…)






