The best museums Swayambhunath

Less than 10 minutes' walk from the Swayambhunath stupa on the south side of the hill, this large, old-fashioned building houses Nepal's first public museum. If you have a little time, it's well worth a visit, especially for archaeology and history buffs. You'll come across lovely stone, bronze and terracotta statues of Nepalese deities, Hindu paintings on canvas, interesting bas-reliefs and plenty of artifacts from local excavations. The life-size statue of Jayavarma is well worth a visit.