The short answer
Yes. Pathivara and Pathibhara are two spellings of the same hill shrine of the goddess in Taplejung in far eastern Nepal. It is known for a cable car and as a pilgrimage reached from Ilam or Phungling.
It is far from the usual tourist route, so plan extra days. Check the current state of the cable car and road before you go, because both can change after the monsoon.
Key facts
- Same shrine
- Pathivara, Pathibhara
- District
- Taplejung
- Region
- Far east Nepal
- Plan
- Extra days
How it works
- Match the nameSame shrine.
- Plan the routeVia the east.
- Check statusCable car and road.
- Allow buffer daysWeather and roads.
Insider tip
Confirm road and cable car status with a local contact.
Avoid this
Do not treat it as a day trip from Kathmandu.
Related questions
Is it near Kanchenjunga?
It is in the same far eastern region, but the trek is separate.
How do I reach it?
By road via Ilam or Phungling, or by a flight to Suketar. Confirm the current options.
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