Climb to Swayambhunath
Western Kathmandu, Nepal
Swayambhunath rises above Kathmandu on a hill crowded with shrines, prayer wheels and religious images. The stupa and neighbouring Hindu temples make this an absorbing place to see the valley’s intertwined traditions. The steep eastern stairway is a memorable approach, while a road reaches closer to the top for those avoiding the full climb. Allow time to explore the smaller monuments and look out across the city once you arrive.