In the bustling heart of Kathmandu, where people struggle for living space amidst the overcrowded urban sprawl, it’s a wonder that monkeys even survive. The delicate coexistence of men and beast is most evident at sacred sites like Swayambhunath and Pashupatinath, where humans and monkeys intertwine in fascinating ways.
Sacred monkeys
Swayambhunath, perched on a hill in the middle of the Kathmandu Valley, is renowned for its stunning architecture, spiritual significance, and lively population of macaques. These rhesus monkeys, considered sacred, roam freely around the shrine, embodying the Nepali people’s deep respect for animals.
