Pumdikot Shiva Statue
Pumdikot Mahadev
A seated Shiva statue about 16 meters tall on a hilltop southwest of Phewa Lake, completed in 2021. It overlooks the whole lake and Pokhara city.
The Pumdikot Shiva Statue has become one of Pokhara's most popular new attractions in recent years. Beneath the giant statue are a Shiva temple and a viewing platform, with views over Phewa Lake, the World Peace Pagoda and the distant Annapurna snowy peaks. You can reach it by taxi from Lakeside in about 40 minutes, or hike from the World Peace Pagoda along the ridge. Admission is about 100 to 200 rupees, and shoes must be removed to enter the temple. Coordinates are approximate for the local community.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- World Peace Pagoda (Shanti Stupa)
- Phewa Lake
- Tal Barahi Temple
- Tashiling Tibetan Settlement
- Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave
- Davis Falls
- Lakeside Pokhara
- Sarangkot