Palanchowk Bhagwati

Kavrepalanchok, Nepal

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About Palanchowk Bhagwati

Palanchowk Bhagwati Temple is one of Nepal's most revered Hindu goddess temples, perched atop a hill at 1,600m in Kavrepalanchok district. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati (a form of Durga) and the sacred stone idol is believed to be self-manifested. For centuries, Nepal's kings visited this temple before major military campaigns and important decisions. The temple attracts hundreds of thousands of devotees during Dashain and Navaratri festivals. The hilltop location offers panoramic views of the Himalayan range and the surrounding green valleys.

Highlights

Royal temple of Nepal's kings, Self-manifested goddess idol, Dashain and Navaratri festivals, Panoramic Himalayan views, Centuries of pilgrimage history, Easy day trip from Kathmandu

Best Time to Visit

Year-round (Dashain and Navaratri are peak)

How to Reach

Drive from Kathmandu to Palanchowk (2.5 hours) via Dhulikhel.

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