Gokarneshwor Mahadev temple

Located on the banks of the Bagmati River, this pagoda-style temple features multiple terraces and contains numerous stone statues of Hindu deities.

Archaeological findings indicate that the temple dates back to the Lichhavi dynasty, making it one of the oldest religious structures in the Kathmandu Valley.

During the festival of Kushe Aushi in August, devotees gather at the temple to perform rituals honoring their deceased fathers and seek blessings from Lord Shiva.

The temple can be reached by taking public buses from Chabhiel or Bouddha to Gokarna, with the journey typically lasting between 45 minutes to one hour.

According to local legend, Lord Shiva wandered these forests as a deer, and the temple stands where Brahma buried three pieces of the broken deer horns.

Location: Gokarneshwor

GPS coordinates: 27.73944,85.38778

Latest update: March 9, 2025 16:19