Swayambhunath
Ancient Buddhist stupa on a hill west of Kathmandu, known as the Monkey Temple. In On the Hippie Trail a monkey steals Rick’s biscuits there.
At a glance
| Source | Author | Role | In one line |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Hippie Trail | Rick Steves | setting | The stairway of monkeys and Buddhas up to the stupa, and a monkey that steals Rick’s biscuits. |
On the Hippie Trail — Rick Steves (2025)
Source: On the Hippie Trail · Original · Readwise highlight
The majestic Swayambhunath Chaitya Temple sits on a nearby hill overlooking all of Kathmandu Valley.
- Role: setting
- In the book: Crossing the Bishnumati River, they climb the long stairway lined with monkeys and Buddhas to the stupa overlooking the Kathmandu Valley, and a monkey snatches Rick’s glucose biscuits.
- Why it matters: A sensory high point of Kathmandu with a comic twist.