Bhaleshwar Temple Phakhel,Panauti,Nepal

Bhaleshwor Mahadev is a Hindu temple located in Chandragiri hill in south-west side of Kathmandu Valley.[1] It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located at the altitude of 2551 meters above sea level. The temple was built by Chandragiri Hills on the historic and religious site. The temple was designed by the architect Shankar Nath Rimal. The temple is connected to the Kathmandu valley by a cable car.

It is believed that Sati Devi, first consort of Shiva, sacrificed her own life at Daksha Prajapati’s yagna after Daksha insulted Shiva in front of other deities. Shiva, enraged with Sati Devi’s death, carried her dead body on his back and walked across the world in rage. Shiva, blinded by rage, did not realize that Sati Devi’s decaying body was falling apart. Sati Devi’s body parts fell down to different parts of the world. Pilgrimages were later established at these sites. Bhaleshwor Mahadev temple is believed to have been built at one of these sites, where Sati Devi’s forehead (‘Bhala’) had fallen.

The hill on which the temple is situated is related to the unification of Nepal campaign. On his way back to Gorkha from his in-laws in Makwanpur, Prithvi Narayan Shah had planned to make Kathmandu Valley the capital of a unified Nepal for the first time from Chandragiri hill.

The temple complex also consists of idols of multiple Hindu gods and goddesses. There is a view tower, restaurant, food stalls, gift stores, banquet, 3D hall as well as an amusement park for children near the temple on the hill.

The Bhaleshwar Mahadev Temple in Chandragiri Hills, Kathmandu, is a beautiful place to visit! It’s perched high up, and you can take an exciting cable car ride to reach the top. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and offers amazing views of the Kathmandu Valley and the Himalayas. The area is rich in history and myth, making it a fascinating destination for kids and adults alike. Don’t miss the nearby amusement park and scenic hiking trails for extra fun!