Dakshinkali

Dakshinkali Temple Nepal was built by Malla King at around 14 century ago. The temple is situated towards the south west corner of Kathmandu valley in a very remote, tranquil and uphill location just far from 1 km outside the valley of Pharping. Which is exactly 22 km far from Kathmandu Valley and popularly known for the goddess Kali. The temple is one of the sacred Hindu temples. There is an interesting myth about the temple. Goddess Kali was appeared in the dream of contemporary Mall king and she ordered him to make a shrine. The king promptly obeyed her command and made his subjects to erect a beautiful temple in a designated location and desired style in accordance with the command given in his dream by Goddess. Since then, Dakshinkali Temple has become popular until now. We can notice the considerable numbers of Hindu devotees in Dakshinkali temple every Saturday. Basically, Dakshinkali temple fare take place in the auspicious occasion of the great Hindu festival (Bada Dashain) every year.

How to reach Dakshinkali Temple Nepal ?

It is very easy to reach Dakshinkali temple either by public transport or private vehicles within hours drive from Kathmandu. It takes somewhat costly to go by taxies or hired vehicles. There are so many public buses in Old Bus Park (Purano Bus Park) to reach Dakshinkali. Most of the tourists also prefer to experience mountain biking up to there. Of course, the place is one of the selected destinations for short distance trekking, hiking and cycling. To reach Dakshinkali temple the vehicles go along the Kirtipur municipality, Chovar gorge (a historical place where water of Kathmandu Valley passed through). There are so many beautiful villages, hills and forests all the way to Dankshinkali temple. The highway to Dakshinkali has linked to Hetauda municipality.

Situation around the Dakshinkali Temple Nepal:

As being far from the crowded Kathmandu valley, one can feel completely fresh and dynamic environment there. Decorated stalls of flowers and worship ingredients look so beautiful. Lockets, bracelets, garlands and sweets are kept in stalls. We can notice the portrait of god and goddess within lockets. Even we can see the remarkable numbers of people standing in the line patiently to get into temple’s territory. Most of the Hindu people offer animal’s sacrifices like goats, cocks and sheep to the goddess Kali. The devotees can have chance to behold the magnificent view of goddess Kali decorated with the garland of human skull, protruded tong and terrific red eyes. Almighty goddess Kali is another form of goddess Durga.

What to do in Dakshinkali?

Dakshinkali is one of the renowned holiday vacation only few hours’ drive from Kathmandu. The place has been developing as a picnic spot, short distance trekking and cycling. Couples have found a very peaceful place to pass time around Dakshinkali.