Trip Planner:   Asia  /  Nepal  /  Central Region  /  Bagmati Zone  /  Kathmandu Valley  /  Kathmandu  /  Shree Pashupatinath Temple - Gwola Mahadyo

Shree Pashupatinath Temple - Gwola Mahadyo, Kathmandu

4.1

#3 of 1,905 in Things to do in Nepal

Religious Site Tourist Spot

• ©
• ©
• ©

Pay a visit to the sprawling complex of Shree Pashupatinath Temple - Gwola Mahadyo, the oldest temple in Kathmandu, and one of the most sacred Hindu shrines. Dedicated to Pashupati, an incarnation of Shiva and patron of animals, the numerous temples and shrines of the complex straddle both sides of the Bagmati River. While the main temple and courtyard can only be accessed by Hindu devotees, visitors can explore the rest of the grounds. On a tour of the famous temple, you might encounter meditating sadhus, deer, and monkeys, or even witness a funeral pyre, as the temple attracts the elderly who come here to die and be cremated in the sacred river. To visit Shree Pashupatinath Temple - Gwola Mahadyo on your trip to Kathmandu, use our Kathmandu trip builder website.

more less

Create an itinerary including Shree Pashupatinath Temple - Gwola Mahadyo

Start planning

Unable to display map at this time. Please try again later.

© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors

Shree Pashupatinath Temple - Gwola Mahadyo Reviews

Rate this attraction

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

4,925 reviews

facebook

5.0

2 likes

• By asidmgr2019

  I was feeling so empty and bored alone in the room. So i searched for good places near to me to visit and i decided to go in Pashupatinath. I found a different synergy there, peace of mind and most...  more »

• By Gordon T

  The Pashupatinath Temple is considered to be the most sacred Hindu Temple in Nepal. The Temple is located on the banks of the Bagmati River on the eastern side of Kathmandu. This is where many of...  more »

See more on TripAdvisor »

Plan your trip to Kathmandu

• Get a personalized plan

  A complete day-by-day itinerary
  based on your preferences

• Customize it

  Refine your plan. We'll find the
  best routes and schedules

• Book it

  Choose from the best hotels
  and activities. Up to 50% off

• Manage it

  Everything in one place.
  Everyone on the same page.