Monkey Temple Swayambhunath Tour

1. Mission Eco Trek Office at Thamel: 15 minutes
This will be our meeting point, in the heart of Thamel. It takes approximately 30 minutes to reach Bhagwan Pau. Your guide will be available 15 minutes before each meeting time. Mission Eco Trek is centrally located in Thamel, Kathmandu.

Pass by Luti Ajima/Indrayani Temple
It is said that in the 13th century when Licchavi King Gunakamdev made Kathmandu city, he established eight Matrikas in the shape of Khadga. And this temple of Indrayani/Luti Ajima is one among them. On the Way we also go through the story How Indrayani got the another name Luti Ajima and the story of other Matrikas.

Pass by Bijeshwori Temple
Bijeshwori Temple is considered sacred to both Hindu and Buddhist followers. It is a significant pilgrimage for Tibetan Buddhists since the temple is affiliated to Buddhism. Some of the Hindu disciples also regard the place as a sacred Shaktipeeth. More during tours.

2. Swoyambhu Bhagwan Pau: 20 minutes
Bhagwan Pau means the feet of Lord Buddha at the bottom of Swoyambhu hill, from where the main entrance which consists of 365 stairs begins. We will take a rest for a while, drink water and prepare ourselves to climb the 365 stairs to get to the top of the hill and explore SwayambhuNath Stupa.

3. Swaymbhunath Stupa: 40 minutes
The main attraction Swayambhunath is self originated one. We will explore this neighborhood and know about origination of Swayambhunath as well as kathmandu valley, also go through lore and legends about Manjushree, basics about Buddhism like prayer flag and five elements, four noble truths, eightfold paths and thirteen steps to nirvana. We will explore the various Shrines, Temples and stupas around the Swayambhu premises encircling the stupa itself.

4. Harati Ajima Temple: 5 minutes
You will explore the unique Nepalese pagoda style architecture of the Temple and our experienced tour guide will tell the story how the demon named Harati became Mother Harati and why people around the valley worship her.

5. Manjushree Temple: 15 minutes
A small temple dedicated to Maha Manjushree in Swayambhu Hill. We will go through legends about how Kathmandu Valley is turned into a city from a great lake and enjoy a panoramic view of western side of Kathmandu valley. From here we will climb down the swayambhu hill and go towards Amideva Buddha Park which houses 3 big Buddha Idols.

6. Amideva Buddha Park: 20 minutes
Amideva Buddha Park, featuring the 3 gigantic idols of Amitabha Buddha (Amideva) 67 Feet in center, Chenrezig and Padmasambhava 64 Feet in two sides. We will walk around this park and share the story of Siddhartha Gautam, who later became Gautam Buddha , Avalokitesvara and The Precious Master. This is the last place we stop at before going around the Swoyambhu Hill towards Bhagwan Pau and back to Meeting point, where our tour ends.

Pass by Shova Bhagwati Temple
Shova Bhagawati is a holy shrine devoted to the goddess Bhagwati on the bank of the Bishnumati River in Kathmandu, Nepal. This temple is one of the four major Bhagwati temples in Kathmandu built in the Licchavi regime. More about religion and history during the tour.

7. Thamel: 30 minutes
From Bhagwan Pau we will walk back to Mission Eco Trek, Thamel, our meeting point. If any travelers want to explore around the Swayambhu and want to walk back to the meeting point on their own, they can end the tour at any point.