Pashupatinath Temple

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Shiva · Shaiva

Darshan timings: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Best time
Crowd: High
Walking: Moderate walking

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Quick answers

What are the darshan timings at Pashupatinath Temple?: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Which deity is worshipped here?: Shiva, in the Shaiva tradition.
What is the dress code and are there any rules?: Dress code: modest clothing, cover shoulders and knees. Footwear: remove shoes when needed. Photography: no photography inside the temple. Not permitted: no bags, plastic cups, plates, or bottles.
How do I reach Pashupatinath Temple?: Nearest airport: Kathmandu (KTM). Nearest railway station: Mandsaur railway station, 3 km from the temple in Mandsaur, India.
Is there an entry fee?: General darshan is free. Special sevas, aartis or fast-track darshan are set by the temple authorities; EasyDarshan never sells queue-bypass access.

Overview

The Pashupatinath Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Pashupati, a manifestation of Shiva, located on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is one of the oldest and most significant religious complexes in South Asia, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. The temple is 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.

Temple timings

Daily 4:00 AM–12:00 PM, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM

Monday	4:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday	4:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday	4:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday	4:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday	4:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday	4:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday	4:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Timings can change on festival days and seasons — always confirm on the official temple portal before you travel.

Darshan & aarti

Mangala Aarti 5:00 AM, Evening Aarti 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. November: 4:00 AM - 6:30 PM, Summer: 4:00 AM - 8:00 PM.

Official rules & registrations

Dress code: modest clothing, cover shoulders and knees. Footwear: remove shoes when needed. Photography: no photography inside the temple. Not permitted: no bags, plastic cups, plates, or bottles.

How to reach

Nearest airport: Kathmandu (KTM). Nearest railway: Mandsaur railway station, 3 km from the temple in Mandsaur, India. Nearest bus stand: Raxaul bus stand. Last mile: rickshaw.

Nearest airport: Kathmandu (KTM)
Nearest station: Mandsaur railway station, 3 km from the temple in Mandsaur, India