Pasupatinath Temple

About Trip

Pasupatinath temple is very populara and meaningful to  Hindu followers in the world. Since it also has cultural and religious importance, it has been listed under the world heritage sites by UNESCO. The temple is situated 5 kilometer east from the heart of the Kathmandu, on the banks of sacred Bagmati River. Being one of the most important Hindu temples, this is a center of annual pilgrimage. From the time immemorial, the Pasupatinath area contains numerous temples, stupas, monasteries, images and inscriptions. The area is not only a pilgrimage site for the Hindus but also an important cultural treasury for the whole world. However, only Hindus are permitted to enter from the main gate.