09/08/2026
365 steps. Then this.
Swayambhunath β you climb through trees, prayer flags, monkeys, and then the eyes open up.
We do this on Day 1 of every Annapurna & Mardi Himal trek. No rush to Lukla or Pokhara. One slow day in Kathmandu first.
π Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu
Alpine Sherpa Guide