Pashupatinath Temple & Cremations, Nepal
What to see at Pashupatinath Temple & Cremations and how to fit it into a Nepal trip.
Quick answer
Nepal's most sacred Hindu temple complex — a gold-roofed pagoda dedicated to Shiva on the Bagmati River, where sacred cremations happen continuously on the ghats.
Best season for Nepal: March – May or October – November. Recommended trip length: 10–14 Days.
About Pashupatinath Temple & Cremations
Nepal's most sacred Hindu temple complex — a gold-roofed pagoda dedicated to Shiva on the Bagmati River, where sacred cremations happen continuously on the ghats. Sadhus in saffron sit on the temple steps; ash-covered naga babas meditate in the surrounding forests. The juxtaposition of death and devotion is confronting and profound.
Pashupatinath Temple & Cremations is one of 14 places we cover in Nepal, and falls on day 3 of our 5-day Nepal plan. A 5-day Nepal trip from Mumbai costs about ₹22,000 per person at budget stays with return flights.
More places to visit in Nepal
- Everest Base Camp Trek
- Kathmandu Valley Temples & Stupas
- Pokhara & Annapurna Region
- Annapurna Circuit
- Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu
- Pokhara & Phewa Lake
- Chitwan National Park
- Langtang Valley Trek
Questions about Pashupatinath Temple & Cremations
What is Pashupatinath Temple & Cremations?
Nepal's most sacred Hindu temple complex — a gold-roofed pagoda dedicated to Shiva on the Bagmati River, where sacred cremations happen continuously on the ghats. Sadhus in saffron sit on the temple steps; ash-covered naga babas meditate in the surrounding forests. The juxtaposition of death and devotion is confronting and profound.
When is the best time to visit Pashupatinath Temple & Cremations?
Nepal's best season is March – May or October – November, which is the best window for Pashupatinath Temple & Cremations too.
How many days do I need in Nepal to include Pashupatinath Temple & Cremations?
Trripah recommends 10–14 Days for Nepal. Pashupatinath Temple & Cremations fits into a normal itinerary without extra days.
Can Trripah include Pashupatinath Temple & Cremations in a Nepal package?
Yes. Tell us your dates and group and we add Pashupatinath Temple & Cremations to a Nepal plan with flights, hotels and transfers, usually within 24 hours.