Panauti
पनौती
A Newar old town at the confluence of two rivers. The Indreshwar Mahadev Temple is one of Nepal's oldest pagoda-style temples, and visitors are few.
Panauti sits at the confluence of the Roshini and Punyamati rivers and is regarded as a sacred place. Its core is the 14th-century two-tiered Indreshwar Mahadev temple, with elaborate carved wooden struts. By the river are cremation platforms and a cluster of small shrines. The old town is well preserved, and community homestays let you experience Newar family life. Foreign visitors need to buy a small old-town entry ticket. It is about 7 km from Dhulikhel and can be combined with Namo Buddha in a single day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Dhulikhel
- Namo Buddha
- Kailashnath Mahadev Statue
- Suryabinayak Temple
- Dattatreya Square & Peacock Window
- Bhairavnath Temple
- Pottery Square
- Nyatapola Temple