Swayambhunath

11 moments in vlogs

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1. 

   26:13–35:11

   Alex Again

   72 Hours in Kathmandu! Asia's Most Underrated City?

   Entry is 200 rupees; hide your food from the monkeys, and the hilltop cafe serves a honey latte for about 300 rupees.

2. 

   3:18–10:19

   Flora and Note

   Our FIRST TIME In Nepal 🇳🇵Magical First Day In KATHMANDU

   Entrance is 200 rupees for most foreigners; 10 rupees buys eight coins to toss at the luck targets.

3. 

   15:47–17:57

   Nomac Guides

   15 BEST THINGS TO DO in Kathmandu Nepal in 2026 🇳🇵

   Agree on the guide's price before starting; guides may first ask $20 an hour and push for extra afterwards.

4. 

   2:11–2:39

   Exotic Vacation

   How to Spend 3 Days in KATHMANDU Nepal

   Go at sunrise for golden light on the stupa; entry is about 2 USD.

5. 

   6:18–7:16

   Traveling Butler

   The Kathmandu, Nepal City Guide, for Tourists by Tourists | Ep. #09 | Essentials to Know

   Arrive before sunrise, when monkeys rush to the top as the sun breaks, and walk clockwise around the stupa.

6. 

   3:12–4:03

   What’s Next Ab?

   Solo in Kathmandu - NOT What I Expected | This is what Kathmandu is REALLY LIKE

   The complex is much bigger than the main stupa, and it was a filming location for Doctor Strange.

7. 

   0:06–0:56

   Before You Go

   Kathmandu Nepal Travel Guide: 13 Best Things to Do in Kathmandu

   Climb the 365 stone steps to the top, and keep belongings secure around the monkeys.

8. 

   31:08–38:13

   Midlife Travel Tales

   Kathmandu, Nepal: Is this Asia's Most Underrated City?

   Taxi from Patan takes 20–25 minutes and costs about 418 rupees; expect a steep climb with plenty of monkeys and dogs.

9. 

   4:46–5:35

   Gypsy in Sneakers

   Best Things to do in KATHMANDU, Nepal

   Entry costs 200 rupees (about €1.50); watch out for the sometimes naughty monkeys.

10. 

    22:11–23:20

    Tisha Shrestha

    From NYC to Nepal (vol 1): Life in Kathmandu, Living Abroad, Exploring & Reuniting with My Hometown

    It's a long climb to the top, which has views over the city and, on clear days, the Himalayas.

11. 

    5:36–6:09

    Travel with Fawn

    Top 10 things to do in Kathmandu

    Known for its resident monkeys, with many smaller temples, shrines and statues around the stupa.