Temples and shrines in Nepal

Sacred Temples & Shrines

Nepal’s spiritual landscape is defined by ancient UNESCO World Heritage sites and diverse architectural styles. This collection includes the Pashupatinath Hindu complex along the Bagmati River, the massive Boudhanath stupa, and the hilltop Swayambhunath complex. Historical landmarks like the 4th-century Changu Narayan and Bhaktapur’s five-tiered Nyatapola Temple showcase intricate wood and stone craftsmanship. The list also features the monolithic reclining Vishnu at Budhanilkantha, the reconstructed Kasthamandap in Kathmandu, and high-altitude spiritual centers like Tengboche Monastery in the Everest region.

Pashupatinath Temple

Sacred Hindu temple complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to Lord Shiva. It features historic pagoda architecture and serves as a center for traditional rituals along the riverbanks.

Boudha Stupa

Boudha Stupa; or Jarung Kashor, also known as Khasti Chaitya or Khāsa Chaitya, is a stupa and major spiritual landmark seen as the…

Swayambhunath

Swayambhu is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city.

Changu Narayan Temple

Changu Narayan is an ancient Hindu temple, located on a hilltop of Changu in Changunarayan Municipality of Bhaktapur District, Nepal.

Nyatapola Temple

Nyātāpola is a five tiered temple located in the central part of Bhaktapur, Nepal.

Kasthamandap

Kasthamandap is a reconstructed three-storied public shelter which was built by Lila Vajra.

World Peace Pagoda

White Buddhist stupa situated on Anadu Hill overlooking Phewa Lake and the Annapurna range. Built by Japanese monks from the Nipponzan Myohoji order, it features four gold-painted statues of Buddha representing significant stages of his life.