The short answer
Yes. Pashupatinath, Pashupati, Pasupati, Pashupatinath Temple and Pashupathinath all name the great Shiva temple on the Bagmati river in Kathmandu. It is a major Hindu site and a UNESCO World Heritage monument, and non-Hindu visitors have limits on entering the main temple.
People often write Pashupati Nath or Pashupatinath Mandir in Hindi. Do not confuse it with other Pashupati temples in India. When a package says Pashupatinath darshan from Gorakhpur or Delhi, it means the Kathmandu temple, usually combined with other sights of the valley.
Key facts
- Same temple
- Pashupatinath, Pashupati, Pasupati
- River
- Bagmati
- Status
- UNESCO World Heritage site
- Rule
- Non-Hindus have limits in the sanctum
How it works
- Match the nameAll spellings mean the Kathmandu temple.
- Check the rulesEntry and dress.
- Plan the timeEvening aarti is a popular time.
- Combine the sightsAdd nearby temples.
Insider tip
Read the visitor guide before you go for the dress and entry rules.
Avoid this
Use an authorised guide when you can.
Related questions
Is Pashupatinath open to all?
Visitors can walk the complex, but the main sanctum has restrictions for non-Hindus.
Is Pashupatinath near the airport?
Yes, it is a short drive from the Kathmandu airport.
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