Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupati Temple
The Pashupatinath Temple is the largest Hindu temple and is considered to be the holiest of all Hindu Temples. It is located on the banks of the sacred Bagmati river on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. Pashupatinath temple complex is spread over 0.64 hectares of land and includes 518 temples and monuments. The age of the temple is not certain; legend indicates that the temple came into existence long before the Christian Era began. The main temple is designed in pagoda style, located in a fortified courtyard and guarded by Nepalese army and semi military Nepali police. The main pagoda include carved wooden rafters, cubic sculptures, with two-level roofs covered with copper and gold sheets. Four main doors to the pagoda are covered with silver sheets, while the pinnacle is gold. The temple is dedicated to lord Shiva, the main idol is a stone deity with four faces representing Shiva’s various aspects. Every year millions of Hindu pilgrims from all over the world visit this temple.
Trips that visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Three Himalayan KingdomsDay 8: In Kathmandu 15 days
- Introduction of India, Bhutan & NepalDay 18: In Kathmandu 19 days
- North India and Nepal TourDay 13: In Kathmandu 14 days
- Hilltops and Village Tour of NepalDay 7: Drive from Bandipur to Kathmandu 8 days
- Classic Nepal TourDay 2: In Kathmandu (World Heritage Sites Tour) 8 days
- Everest Base Camp TrekDay 2: In Kathmandu 16 days
- Everest Sherpa Cultural TrekDay 2: In Kathmandu 13 days
- Annapurna Base Camp TrekDay 2: In Kathmandu 11 days
Near Pashupatinath Temple
Other places within 15 km.
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Dzongs & Fortresses
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
One of the world heritage sites in the country which reflects the city's rich culture, art and architectural design, it is also the central setting of the city for architectural...
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Sight
Golden Gate
The Golden Gate is one of the most important master pieces of metal work in Nepal.
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Temples & Monasteries
Nyatapola Temple
The Nyatapola temple is a five storied temple in Bhaktapur dedicated to goddess Siddhi Lakshmi, the Tantric incarnation of goddess Parvati.
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Restaurants
Newa Lahana
Community-run Newari restaurant on a side street near Taumadhi Square. Go for the samay baji set with beaten rice, bara and choila.
