Pachali Bhairab & the Southern Ghats, Sacred cremation rituals by the holy river

Teku S of Durbar Square

Six stone platforms are arranged in a straight line by the river

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Introduction

Arya Ghat, located on the southern bank, is the largest cremation ground in Nepal where cremation ceremonies take place and ashes are scattered into the river, flowing into the holy river Ganges, which is considered the most sacred by Hindus. Therefore, the Pashupatinath Temple is nicknamed the "Cremation Temple" by travelers. Travelers can observe the cremation process from the opposite bank, and although there is no explicit ban on photography, it is advised not to take photos out of respect for the deceased. Some travelers may try to blend in with the crowd for a better view, but this is highly disrespectful to the deceased and their families, and such behavior is strongly discouraged.

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Teku S of Durbar Square

Transportation

Taxi from Tamil area costs 250-300 rupees. If you choose to walk to the Boudhanath Stupa, you can continue northeast from the viewpoint on the east bank of the river, visit the Shiva Temple and Guhyeshwari Temple along the way, then cross the pedestrian bridge and continue northeast for 1.5 kilometers to the Boudhanath Stupa.