Karnali Province

Temples and monasteries in Karnali

Sacred Sites in Karnali

Karnali’s spiritual landscape reflects a unique intersection of Khas Hindu traditions and Tibetan Buddhism. This collection spans the remote highlands of Upper Dolpo, home to ancient Bon and Buddhist monasteries like Sam Gling and Tsakhang, to the valleys of Surkhet and Jumla, featuring stone-carved Shiva temples and shrines dedicated to the Goddess Bhagwati. These sites serve as central hubs for regional pilgrimages, such as the Chhayanath Yatra, and preserve the medieval architectural styles of the historical Khas Empire.

Sacred Sites in Karnali — Map

A

Bijeshwori temple

Hindu temple located in Salyan, dedicated to the Goddess Bhagwati.

B

Malika temple

Hilltop shrine dedicated to Goddess Malika, a significant deity for the Khas people of Western Nepal.

C

Laggon Neser Gompa

Remote Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in the Upper Dolpo region.

D

Tsakhang Gompa

Cliff-side monastery in the Shey Phoksundo area, associated with 14th-century Buddhist traditions.

E

Pal Saghon Dhungkar Choezom Monastrery

Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in the remote Humla district near the Tibetan border.

F

ShiddeShowr Mahadev Mandir

Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, featuring traditional stone masonry.

G

Deuti Bajai Temple Kalyan

Significant religious site in Surkhet dedicated to the goddess Deuti Bajai, central to local Khas cultural heritage.

H

Latikoili Shiv Mandir

Ancient 16th-century stone temple in Surkhet dedicated to Lord Shiva, notable for its medieval carvings.

I

Sam Gling Monastery

One of the oldest Bon monasteries in the Dolpo region, historically dated to the 9th century.

J

Bhujhpani (Bhawani)

Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Bhawani located in the Humla region.

K

Jumli Temple

Place of worship in the Jumla Valley reflecting the regional Khas architectural style.

L

Chhayanath mahdev mandir

Highly sacred Shiva temple in Mugu, serving as the primary destination for the annual Chhayanath Yatra pilgrimage.

M

Kalika temple (Khas)

Temple dedicated to Goddess Kalika, representing the religious heritage of the historical Khas kingdom in Jumla.

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