Monkey Temple - Swayambhunath Tour - Private/Small Group

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

This small group tour of max 5 participants focuses on the myths and legends of Swayambhunath and the origin of the Kathmandu valley. While enjoying the glorious ancient architecture that you will pass during this tour, your knowledgeable and helpful local guide will lead you through the neighborhoods of Swayambhu and Saraswotithan. Highlight of this tour is Swayambhunath Temple, one of the holiest Buddhist stupas in Nepal, on a hilltop in the center of Kathmandu.Your guide will give you a better understanding of the place, especially when religious ceremonies are taking place.

The price for youth is for students with student card

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Travelers with severe asthma and knee problems are not advised to join the tour.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

English speaking guide

Coffee and/or Tea

Entrance fee Swayambhunath is 200 Rupees (about US$1.50) in cash paid directly to Temple authorities

What To Expect

This will be our meeting point, in the heart of Thamel. It takes approximately 30 minutes to reach Bhagwan Pau.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private With Transportation

Vehicle with seperate driver
Pick up from your hotel

Private Tour Swayambhunath

Duration: 3 hours

Walking Tour at Swayambhunath

Reviews

5.00

45 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Swayambhuthan Walk
Traveler699541,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an absolutely amazing walking tour with a very knowledgeable guide. I learned so much and had a wonderful day. I could not have appreciated these sites without a guide. I strongly and highly recommend. This is a must do to appreciate Nepali culture and history.
monkey temple and swayambhunath walking tour
williamdL9919IG,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
the monkey temple and swayambhunath tour was relaxed walking. Was very informative about the history of the Hindu and Buddhist. Thanks for the great tour.
Great tour!!
Explore14733507178,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful time learning about Nepal and Kathmandu on this tour. We really appreciate the knowledge that Santosh shared with and related so much of it to his own life’s experiences.
Monkey temple
X4633TYmartag,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sandip make a wonderful journey. It was very interesting to listen to him and to let him tell us the stories of the temple and about Kathmandu. A very pleasant person, and I would definitely meet him again.
Unforgettable Tour of the Monkey Temple!
PoliB35,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Monkey Temple tour was an amazing highlight of my time in Kathmandu. What made the experience truly wonderful was my guide, Sandip. He was friendly, incredibly knowledgeable about the local culture, a great storyteller, and spoke excellent English. With the streets of Kathmandu being so chaotic, having a calm and helpful guide like Sandip made a huge difference in navigating the way to the temple. The temple itself was beautiful and fascinating, and the monkeys added a unique charm without being aggressive.
Wonderful Tour with Santosh in Kathmandu
MayiSoler,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I did a solo guided tour to Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) with Santosh, and it was an amazing experience. We also stopped at a few smaller Buddhist stupas along the way, which made the tour even more special. Santosh explained the story of Buddha and how Buddhism and Hinduism beautifully coexist in Nepal — he made everything so interesting and easy to understand. He was kind, patient, and very knowledgeable, and I really appreciated how he shared not just historical facts but also the spiritual meaning behind the places we visited. I felt like I learned so much and truly connected with the culture. I highly recommend this tour and Santosh to anyone visiting Kathmandu — especially if you’re traveling solo!
Great walking tour!
Svea P,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I was doing a walking tour with Santosh and for the few hours we spent together he gave me a great insight in history and background to learn more about nepali culture. Despite the rainy weather we managed to see everything . I can highly recommend Santosh as a guide :)
Amazing walking tour - must do!
Jenny C,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Santosh was an excellent guide for this walking tour. He shared stories as we visited different temples along the way, giving a great insight into the history of the country. The walk was not rushed and we had ample time to explore different sections of the monkey temple once we arrived.
Monkey temple at sunset
R1114RIwendym,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great trip to the Monkey temple with our amazing guide Sandip (aka Frankie) So knowledgable & friendly we had a truly magical afternoon. I recommend doing this tour at sunset to make it extra special. The whole area is wonderful & the colony of monkeys that live in the surrounding woodland are so entertaining. 5 stars all the way.
5 Stars – Amazing Guide at Monkey Temple
174yanes,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had an incredible experience visiting Monkey Temple thanks to my guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and shared fascinating insights about the history and culture of the site. What I appreciated most was that he never rushed me at all—he gave me all the time I needed to look around, take photos, and enjoy the atmosphere. His professionalism, patience, and passion for the place made the tour unforgettable. I highly recommend him to anyone visiting