Good to know
- Tickets
- Foreigners pay an entry fee; check current rates on arrival.
- Time needed
- Allow two hours to walk the complex and ghats.
- Best time
- Early morning before heat and larger groups arrive.
- Getting there
- Take a taxi or local bus from central Kathmandu to the eastern edge of the city.
Itineraries with Pashupatinath
Pashupatinath is on day 3
Day 3 of Kathmandu & the Valley
Pashupatinath and Boudhanath
How Pashupatinath fits into a day.- 8:00Pashupatinath TemplePashupatinath
- 10:30Boudhanath StupaBoudhanath
- 14:30Nature Hike in ShivapuriShivapuri Nagarjun National Park
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Pashupatinath questions
Can non-Hindus enter the main temple?
No. Only Hindus may enter the inner sanctum; others view it from outside the gates.
Are cremations open to visitors?
Yes. The ghats along the river are visible from public areas, though photography of bodies is discouraged.
What should visitors wear?
Cover shoulders and knees. Remove shoes before entering temple platforms.
