kathmandu/ Swaymbhunath temple is   in the northwest of the Kathmandu Valley on the little hillock. It’s Also known as the “Monkey Temple.

Swayambhunath temple is one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage in Nepal which is  3 km west of Kathmandu valley. It is said to have evolved spontaneously when the valley was created out of a primordial lake more than 2,000 years ago.  According to translations from an inscription dating back to 460 A.D., it was built by King Manadeva and by the 13th century. Swayambhunath temple is developing into an important center of Buddhism.

Some important monuments to visit in this area are

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 traditional Tibetan paintings

Harati Mata temple which is dedicated to 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.