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What is the distance from Thamel to Swayambhunath?
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The walking distance is about 2 kilometers, and the journey typically takes around 30 minutes.
If you join our walking tour to Swayambunath (Monkey Temple), which starts in Thamel, you will experience a pleasant and culturally rich journey through the heart of Kathmandu, with interesting stops like the Bijeshwari Temple.
The route passes through lively local markets and areas with traditional Newari architecture before reaching the hill that leads up to the Swayambhunath complex. It’s an easy, gradual walk that offers a good look at everyday Kathmandu life on the way to one of its most iconic spiritual sites.
If you join our walking tour to Swayambunath (Monkey Temple), which starts in Thamel, you will experience a pleasant and culturally rich journey through the heart of Kathmandu, with interesting stops like the Bijeshwari Temple.
The route passes through lively local markets and areas with traditional Newari architecture before reaching the hill that leads up to the Swayambhunath complex. It’s an easy, gradual walk that offers a good look at everyday Kathmandu life on the way to one of its most iconic spiritual sites.