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Pilgrimage sites in Nepal, answered

Pashupatinath, Muktinath, Janaki Mandir, Lumbini, Manakamana and more: who can enter, when to go and how to combine them.

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HinduPashupatinath, Muktinath, Janakpur

BuddhistLumbini, Boudhanath

Festival monthsFeb to Mar, Nov to Dec

Trip length10 to 12 days

Hindu sites 5

Can non-Hindus visit Pashupatinath?Non-Hindus can walk the complex, cross the Bagmati and watch the evening aarti from the east bank, but cannot enter the main sanctum.
Why is Muktinath sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists?Hindus know it as Mukti Kshetra, a place of liberation and one of Vishnu's eight self-manifested shrines.
What is the Ramayan circuit in Nepal?It links places tied to Sita and Rama, with Janakpur (Sita's birthplace and the Janaki Mandir) as the centre.
Why do pilgrims visit Manakamana?The Manakamana temple is believed to grant wishes.
Why do thousands trek to Gosaikunda each August?Gosaikunda is a high alpine lake, sacred to Shiva, at about 4,380 m in the Langtang region.

How do you plan a pilgrimage trip in Nepal?Start with the main goal (Muktinath, Pashupatinath, Janakpur, Lumbini or Kailash), then add easy stops on the way.

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