Vajrayogini Temple (Sankhu)

Kathmandu Valley

About Vajrayogini Temple (Sankhu)

Ancient tantric goddess temple in forest above the Newar trading town of Sankhu — moss-grown chaityas, stone spouts and one of the valley's most atmospheric short climbs.

Getting there

~1 h from Kathmandu toward Nagarkot.

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Plan trip

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