Swayambhunath Temple

Perched on top of a hill, this Buddhist stupa lies on the outskirts of the city. Thanks to the presence of a large number of monkeys, it also known as the monkey temple. The central white stupa is topped by a golden spire that depicts Buddha’s eyes in all the four directions. It is surrounded by beautifully-carved temples, statues of deities, fluttering prayer flags and Buddhist prayer wheels.