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Temples of Kathmandu

Published February 1, 2008 1

Even if you only have one day in Kathmandu you should visit the “Monkey Temple” (Swyambunath populated with new-born to mean-looking grandpa monkeys). My favorite Buddhist temple; Bodanath, famous for the huge eyes painted on the white round stupa. Bodanath is the largest Tibetan Temple in Kathmandu and there’s always some sort of festival going on around the large white stupa (dome). I also love Bodanath because it’s always crowded with traditionally dressed Tibetan pilgrims turning huge prayer wheels as they walk around the stupa chanting prayers. If you have time, the interest and stomach for it, also visit Pashupatinath (the Hindu temple on the river where the dead are cremated). This temple is also haunted by screeching monkeys, as well as aggressive beggars and hawkers.

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Marybeth Bond is “THE” International travel expert for women. She’s followed the trend and written about it for two decades, most recently for the Wall Street Journal, More Magazine and NPR. She is the award winning author/editor of eleven books including the award-winning bestseller, 50 Best Girlfriends Getaways, A Woman's World, and Gutsy Women, which took her to The Oprah Winfrey show. A highly sought after spokesperson for a variety of businesses, including Hilton Garden Inn, AAA, Procter & Gamble. She has appeared on over 250 television and radio shows. Marybeth has traveled – alone, with her gal pals, daughters, sisters and mother for 40+ years to 6 continents. Then at age 29, she left her corporate job in the computer business and traveled around the world alone -- for 2 years. She walked, hiked, climbed, cycled and kayaked her way through six continents and more than 70 countries from Mt. Kilimanjaro to Kilarny. Marybeth’s been married for 22 years now (to the American she met in Kathmandu) and has 2 teen daughters. She still travels near and far, alone with husband, daughters, mother and gal pals.