AROUND THE KATHMANDU VALLEY - Pashpatinath

As suggested in my guide book, I walked from Bodhnath to Pashpatinath. This is Nepal'smost important Hindu temple; although non-hindus cannot enter the main temple.

 

Temple entrance for Hindus only

Many Nepalis choose to be cremated on the banks of this holy river. I personally found the holy Bagmati and site in general extremely polluted and monkeys have definitively taken ownership of the place ;)

In Pashpatinath even the dogs worship Shiva

Holy Bagmati River

Non-hindus entrance after paying 1500 NPR allowing to wander around but not enter the main temple

Traditions - part 2

Ghandruk is divided into sections within each a Misrom Bareh Temple can be fund.

Inside of the Temple

View from outside the Temple

The story says that one orphan was once upon a time adopted by gods. After living with them for a while, he returned to Earth to continue his life. Although, the gods advise him not to talk and/or get close to woman as he would looses all his powers. One day, he obviously did not resist the temptation and fell in love. They married and the man lost all his powers. 

This is why in each of these temples women are not allowed inside...

Gate to the Tea Garden

This Temple overlooks a beautiful Tea Garden which provide kalho ciyah (black tea) for locals and a beautiful scenery for hikers....

Tea plantation overlooking old Ghandruk

Indigenous flowers