Guhyeshwari Temple, Kathmandu

Name: Guhyeshwari Temple
Address: Kathmandu, Nepal

#48 among attractions in Kathmandu

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Guhyeshwari Temple, also spelled Guheswari or Guhjeshwari, is one of the revered holy temples in Kathmandu, Nepal. This temple is dedicated to Guhyeshwari or Adi Shakti. The temple is also a Shakti Peetha and is about 1 km east of Pashupatinath Temple and is located on the southern bank of the Bagmati River. It is said that this temple is the Shakti chair of Pashupatinath Temple. It is an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus, especially for Tantric worshipers. King Pratap Malla built this temple in the 17th century. The goddess is also called Guhyekali. ()

Local name: गुह्येश्वरी Coordinates: 27°42'40"N, 85°21'12"E

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Guhyeshwari Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pashupatinath Temple, Charumati Stupa, Aircraft Museum Kathmandu, Kumari Temple.

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Revered, historic Hindu temple
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1.2 miS
Museum
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~1590 ftW
Temple
Kumari Temple, Kathmandu
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the bustling streets of Kathmandu, the Kumari Temple stands as a beacon of ancient tradition and religious fervor. This revered Hindu temple is dedicated to the living goddess, Kumari, who is believed to be the incarnation of the goddess Taleju.
1.1 miNE
Buddhist architecture, Monastery
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Universities and schools
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1.2 miW
Market, Shopping
Gyaneshwar, Kathmandu
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0.8 miS
Neighbourhood
Sinamangal, Kathmandu
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1.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Central Development Region, Kathmandu
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Which popular attractions are close to Guhyeshwari Temple?

Nearby attractions include Kumari Temple, Kathmandu (8 min walk), Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu (9 min walk), Charumati Stupa, Kathmandu (16 min walk), Deerwalk Inc, Kathmandu (18 min walk).

How to get to Guhyeshwari Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Guhyeshwari Temple:

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Chabahil (16 min walk)
Airport Bus Station (19 min walk)