Guhyeshwari Temple

Guhyeshwari Temple is a pagoda shrine to the goddess Guhyeshwari on the bank of the Bagmati river, a short walk from Pashupatinath Temple. It is counted among the sacred Shakti shrines of the Kathmandu Valley, and Google reviewers give it 4.6 stars, calling the visit a deep spiritual experience and one of the most powerful of their trip. Many reviewers visit it together with Pashupatinath, pairing a stop here with the evening aarti across the river. The shrine is busiest in the late afternoon and evening, so reviewers suggest the morning for a quieter visit. As with all living temples in Nepal, visitors should dress modestly, remove shoes before entering the sanctum area, and ask before taking photographs of people at prayer.