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Nepal temple timings
Home to Pashupatinath, one of the holiest Shiva temples in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This directory currently lists 7 temples across 4 cities in Nepal. Every listing below carries its own darshan hours, aarti schedule, festival calendar and sourcing notes; open a temple to see the full page.
Kathmandu
Capital of Nepal, situated in the Kathmandu Valley, home to multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Muktinath
A major Himalayan pilgrimage site in Mustang district near the Thorong La pass, sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists.
Janakpur
New city for Nepal on the site, added for Janaki Mandir, one of Nepal's largest and most significant Terai pilgrimage temples.
Manakamana
New Nepal city outside the Kathmandu Valley, added specifically for Manakamana Temple in Gorkha district, reached by Nepal's original commercial cable car from Kurintar.
Circuits and deities represented here
Frequently asked questions about Nepal's temples
How many temples does this dataset cover in Nepal?
This directory currently lists 7 temples across 4 cities or towns in Nepal. It is not an exhaustive list of every temple in the state, just the ones documented here so far.
Which cities or towns are covered for Nepal?
Kathmandu, Muktinath, Janakpur, Manakamana.
What is Nepal known for in terms of temples?
Home to Pashupatinath, one of the holiest Shiva temples in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Which deities are most represented among Nepal's temples in this dataset?
Shiva, Vishnu, Devi, based on the temples currently listed.
Are any major pilgrimage circuits represented in Nepal?
Yes: 108 Divya Desams, Shakti Peethas. See each circuit's page for the full list of member temples.
Is entry free at temples in Nepal?
Of the 7 temples listed, 2 explicitly document free general entry; most others still offer free darshan alongside a paid special-darshan option. Check each temple's own page for specifics.
Is this list of Nepal temples complete?
No. This is a working, growing directory built from public sources, not an official or exhaustive register. If a well-known temple in this state is missing, that reflects a gap in this dataset, not a judgement on the temple.
How do I find the opening hours for a specific temple in Nepal?
Open its listing below. Each temple page gives its own darshan hours, aarti schedule, festival calendar and a live-updating open or closed indicator based on the temple's own local time.
How was the information for Nepal's temples sourced?
Each temple lists the public sources its facts were drawn from, along with a confidence rating, on its own page. See the About page for the full methodology.
Do timings change during festivals in Nepal?
Yes, commonly. Festival-day hours are usually longer, and sometimes the temple runs on an entirely different schedule. Each temple's festival table flags the dates this applies to.