The Swayambhunath Stupa Buddhist temple is located in the western part of Kathmandu. It is one of the holiest and oldest religious places in the country, with its origins dating back to more than 2000 years ago; In addition, it includes many monasteries, shrines, temples, a Tibetan library and others, and is one of the distinctive monuments included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. This temple is known locally as the "Monkey Temple", due to the presence of monkeys in its surroundings.