I can't even see the stupa (Buddhist temple) from the bottom of the 360-odd steps. Half way up I stop for a rest and take some photos of the monkeys sitting placidly watching the tourists. No need to explain why it's named the Monkey Temple. I put my water bottle down. One of the larger monkeys immediately jumps off the wall and comes towards me. The next bit happens in slow motion. He takes my water bottle, punctures a hole in it and holds it up in the air to drink. I can't quite believe it.
Swayambhunath sits on top of a forested hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley. Although it's hazy and I can barely see the Himalayan backdrop, the view of the valley is impressive.
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