prayer flags and prayer wheels - Swayambhunath, Kathmandu

Like the other stupas that I saw throughout Kathmandu, there were many prayer flags hanging on and around the stupa when I visited Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple). There were also prayer wheels surrounding the stupa, which a person can push to rotate as he/she walks around the stupa.

Some of the prayer flags were strung along the outside of the stupa's plaza on top of the hill, as well as along the walk up to the stupa... the view of the city was wonderful!

Swayambhunath - Kathmandu

Swayambhunath is a large stupa set atop a large hill in Kathmandu. The stupa itself is great... and there are a number of other temples surrounding the stupa, as well as some shops and stands selling souvenirs, jewelry, Buddha statues, small prayer wheels, etc.

monkeys on the way dowwwwn! Swayambhunath, Kathmandu

More monkey photos taken at Swayambhunath - 'Monkey Temple' in Kathmandu.

Right next to the large stupa... searching through the trash:

This mother monkey was picking fleas (or something) out of the younger monkey's hair. 

She had a nice, strong hold on the younger monkey whenever s/he tried to move or get away!

Buddha monkeys!

monkeys on the way up! Swayambhunath, Kathmandu

Swayambhunath is also known as 'Monkey Temple'... and it sure is!!

I was warned to not have food with me or even in my purse when I went to the stupa.

There are monkeys all over... and sometimes not so nice. I, thankfully, had no problems and enjoyed watching the monkeys eat, play, sit, and scurry about.

"GOING UP!" - Swayambunath - Kathmandu

After visiting Sarah's school in Kathmandu with her, I took a short taxi ride to Swayambunath... also known as: Monkey Temple. And it surely is filled with monkeys! (monkey photos to come...)

I did not realize that this stupa was set atop a hiiiiiiiiiigh hill! Lots and lots of steps. ...definitely worth it though!

Let's go!