The short answer
Pharping has the Asura Cave, a Buddhist pilgrimage place linked to Guru Rinpoche, several monasteries and a Vajrayogini temple. It sits beside Dakshinkali and makes a calm half-day outing.
Key facts
- Where
- South of Kathmandu
- Known for
- Asura Cave, monasteries
- Time
- Half day
- Combine
- Dakshinkali
How it works
- Drive southAbout 25 km.
- Visit the Asura CaveNarrow steps and chambers.
- See the monasteriesRespect quiet times.
- Walk the villageTea shops and shrines.
- Add DakshinkaliNearby.
Insider tip
Visit the cave with a guide who can explain the story.
Avoid this
Do not enter with shoes or leather.
Related questions
Is Pharping busy?
Quiet except on festival days.
Is a ticket needed?
Possibly a small donation; ask.
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