PashupatiNath Temple

One of the holiest Hindu holy places in Nepal, the Pashupatinath Sanctuary is extended across both the banks of the delightful and hallowed Bagmati Waterway on the eastern edges of the capital city of Kathmandu.

One of the holiest Hindu holy places in Nepal, the Pashupatinath Sanctuary is extended across both the banks of the delightful and hallowed Bagmati Waterway on the eastern edges of the capital city of Kathmandu. The sublime sanctum gave to Master Shiva attracts a great many enthusiasts who come to offer their petitions and look for favors from him. Spread over a huge region with sanctuaries and ashrams, it is accepted that the Jyotirlinga housed in the Pashupatinath sanctuary is the top of the body which is comprised of the twelve Jyotirlinga in India. In 1979, the glorious sanctuary was pronounced a UNESCO World Legacy Site. The Pashupatinath Temple receives large groups of devotees throughout the year. However, during the festivals Maha Shivaratri, Teej, and Bala Chaturthi, the temple is decked with lights and garlands and takes on an ethereal appearance.

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Sprawled across a huge area in the outskirts of Kathmandu, the Pashupatinath Temple is well accessible by public and private transport. From Tribhuvan International Airport and Boudhanath Stupa, it takes around 10 minutes to reach the temple by taxi. From Thamel Street and Kathmandu Durbar Square, reaching the temple will take around 20 minutes by cab. Local buses are also available although they tend to be overcrowded.

Timings : Temple Timings 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Inner Temple Courtyard: 4:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sanctum Sanctorum: 5:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Morning) 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Evening)
Apart from Abhisheka time, devotees can worship from all the four entrances from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Entry Fee: NPR 1000 for Foreign and SAARC Nationals
Free for Indian and Nepali Nationals