Pashupatinath & Boudhanath


The most important religious site for Hindus that draws thousands of people from around the world each year. It is one of the popular World Heritage Sites in Nepal. The temple worships Lord Shiva but also hosts Buddhist ceremonies once a year. The temple is filled with crowds during the months of July and August and during numerous festivals related to Hinduism.

Pashupatinath temple is built around a large area and is also known as one of the largest cremation sites. Every day, 20-30 dead bodies are cremated at this spot. There are also various types of open cremation for different ethnic groups located near the river.

The Bagmati River is one of the holy rivers worshiped by Hindu people. People will pour the cremation ashes, believing that Lord Shiva will grant heaven to the lost souls and give them blessings. They burn the dead bodies, covering them with wood and following all the rituals before igniting them in the fire.

You can find many temples that follow the Hindu culture. The entire place is crowded every day with people who visit the temple to worship Lord Shiva with a hope inside their hearts and share the problem with God. They ask for help to show them the right path to walk on and provide them with energy to fight their problems.

The place is always crowded with religious people, locals, and tourists, which helps the local businesses and provides employment to many people in the country. The statues of godlike figures like Lord Shiva and Vishnu attract many tourists with their curiosity and protect the history of Hindu culture.

Boudhanath 

Boudhanath stupa is also one of the world heritage sites in Nepal, and was built during the fourth and fifth centuries and is also considered the largest stupa in Nepal and the second largest in the world. The entire stupa was built following the mandala style of architecture. Inside the temple, there are also many statues of Buddha on display. According to Tibetan Buddhism, each statue represents one of four different types of Buddha.

The main stupa is surrounded by five hundred eighty-six prayer wheels located on the wall. Baudha is one of the most popular tourist areas, which is always crowded every day with tourists and locals. You can find many shops that cover the history of Buddhist religions and sell the souvenirs related to the religion and schools where Buddhism is taught through painting.