David Debrincat

Pashupati̇̄nāth Vacations

2 reviews

Located just five kilometres from Kathmandu, the little town of Pashupatinath is a highly sacred place of pilgrimage on the Bagmati River.

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Pashupati̇̄nāth: How to get there?

1hr by foot or 15mins by bus from Kathmandu

Pashupati̇̄nāth: When to go?

From September to May

Pashupati̇̄nāth: For how long?

One day

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Pashupati̇̄nāth: What to see in the surroundings?

What our travelers think about their stay

I visited Pashupatinath for the same reason I went to Benares and I certainly found what I was looking for. It's a temple dedicated to Shiva on the banks of the Bagmati River and a place where you can watch some startling ceremonies.

My suggestion

You can combine a visit here with a trip to Bodnath. Go to Bodnath by bus and return via Pashupatinath, which is a 45 minute walk across the countryside.

Located just five kilometres from Kathmandu, the little town of Pashupatinath is a highly sacred place of pilgrimage on the Bagmati River.

My suggestion

Be sure not to miss the Shivarati in February or March, an event that brings huge numbers of sâdhus together in one place.

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