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    September 27, 2023

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    Oldest Hindu temple. Place for Hindu cremation ceremony

    April 7, 2024

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    Pashupatinath is the biggest temple of lord Shiva in the world. Hindus in Nepal celebrate "Maha Shivaratri" the "Night of Lord Shiva" in the Pashupatinath temple every year.  Unlike other …

    June 2, 2025

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    The Pashupatinath Temple is located on the eastern edge of Kathmandu, directly on the banks of the Bagmati River. It is dedicated to the god Shiva in his form as "Pashupati" – Lord of Animals – and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    For devout Hindus, this place is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in all of South Asia. Many come here with the wish to be cremated, as it is believed that cremation on the banks of the Bagmati River facilitates the path to liberation (moksha).
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    1. Pashupatinath Temple Complex – Pashupatinath Cremation Ghats loop from Kathmandu

    16.9km

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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