Good to know
- Tickets
- Entry fee unknown
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours
- Best time
- Early morning
- Getting there
- Taxi or bus to the hill in Kathmandu
Itineraries with Swayambhunath
Swayambhunath is on day 2
Day 2 of Kathmandu & the Valley
Swayambhunath and Shivapuri
How Swayambhunath fits into a day.- 7:30Swayambhunath StupaSwayambhunath
- 10:30Narayanhiti Palace MuseumNarayanhiti Palace
- 14:30Bicycle Tour to ShivapuriShivapuri Nagarjun National Park
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Swayambhunath questions
How many steps lead to Swayambhunath?
There are 365 steps to the main stupa platform.
Are there monkeys at Swayambhunath?
Yes, rhesus monkeys live on the hill and approach visitors for food.
What is the best way to reach Swayambhunath?
Take a taxi from central Kathmandu or use a local bus heading to the site.
