Hiking up to Swayambhunath

When I realised I was going to be taking a walk up the hill to Swoyambhu, I thought I was prepared. I was not at all prepared. I was not prepared for the long walk or the numerous stray dogs and monkeys wandering around either. The trail begins down in Buddha park, a small park filled with three towering Buddha figures. A bit of advice, if you go be sure not to leave on a weekend (which my family and I had the misfortune of doing). Weekend brings a large group of locals and tourists alike which