Temple · Kathmandu, Nepal
Pashupatinath Temple
One of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites, an extensive temple precinct on the sacred Bagmati River. Built 1692.
Photo: Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Kathmandu, Nepal |
|---|---|
| Type | Temple |
| Built | 1692 |
| Coordinates | 27.7097° N, 85.3486° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Pashupatinath Temple is known for
One of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites, an extensive temple precinct on the sacred Bagmati River.
About Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Pashupati, considered a manifestation of Shiva. Located on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, the temple is one of the oldest and most significant religious complexes in South Asia. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, it is one of seven monument groups in UNESCO's designation of Kathmandu Valley and is described as an extensive Hindu temple precinct comprising a vast network of temples, ashrams, inscriptions, and images raised over the centuries along the banks of the sacred Bagmati River.
History
Pashupatinath Temple's existence is recorded as early as 400 CE. According to Gopal Raj Vamshavali, the temple was built by Prachanda Deva, a Licchavi king. It is known that the temple was reconstructed by the medieval king Shivadeva, who ruled from 1099 to 1126 CE. The current form of the temple was renovated in 1692 CE after the previous structures were affected by termites and earthquakes.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Pashupatinath Temple website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Kathmandu |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) |
| Distance from the airport | 0.8 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark's coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) · Kathmandu, Nepal · 1.1 miles away
- Pokhara International Airport (PHH) · Pokhara, Nepal · 87.8 miles away
- Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA) · Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa), Nepal · 119.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pashupatinath Temple?
One of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites, an extensive temple precinct on the sacred Bagmati River.
Where is Pashupatinath Temple located?
Pashupatinath Temple is in Kathmandu, Nepal. Its coordinates are 27.7097° N, 85.3486° E.
How do I get to Pashupatinath Temple?
The nearest town is Kathmandu, and the nearest airport is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), about 0.8 miles away (straight line).
When was Pashupatinath Temple built?
Pashupatinath Temple was built 1692.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pashupatinath_Temple — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q380384 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.pashupati.org.np — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.