Shiva Statue is being Popular destination and Pumdikot a beautiful high hill in the Pokhara district of Nepal has recently completed the 51 feet tall Statue of Lord Shiva at an elevation of 1500 m above sea level. Shiva Statue in Pokhara is now the tallest statue in Nepal and the Statue of Lord Siva in Sangha, Bhaktapur comes the second tallest now.
This specific location is getting popular among local tourism of Nepal as the statue was built in Mathura, India, and was successfully assembled as part of the Shiva Temple at Pumdikot, Pokhara. The temple is 108 feet tall including 51 feet statue of Lord Shiva and has Shiva Damaru in Temple which is the biggest Damaru in Asia. If you are a true devotee of Lord Shiva, you should visit Pumdikot to explore Shiva Statue.
Shiva Temple comes with the Statue of Lord Shiva and 108 Shiva Linga, which is also the total height of the Temple. Shiva Temple in Pumdikot is not just about its statue, and Hindu culture, but also the beautiful natural landscapes from the Pumdikot are a blessing itself. The beautiful city and lakes from Pumdikot can be seen from the height and the beautiful Annapurna range can stunt your eyes. Yes, it’s truly magical.
Shiva Statue and Pumdikot, not just provide a scenic view of the Annapurna Range but also collects a panoramic view of mountain range like Manaslu Himal, Mt Dhaulagiri, Mt Machhapuchre, Mt Annapurna, Mt Himchuli, etc.
Shiva Statue in Pumdikot is a must to visit. Know why?
Shiva Statue in Pumdikot is an idol of Lord Shiva and the Hindu God who is so powerful that he can destroy the world as per Hindu mythology. Lord Shiva has huge devotees in the community and highly dedicated followers. If you are among those highly dedicated devotees then we don’t need to explain to you.
The beautiful statue can provide you with a heavenly feeling of wondering about the truth of life. Being Hindu and being at Pumdikot Shiva Statue, I felt the blessings from my heart. The scene is amazing with back valley and Mountain ranges, and a blue crystal clear sky which are essentials to add beauty as an apple in a pie.
When you reach Pumdikot you can feel the gentle breeze teasing you and your face becomes red like a cherry with happiness paralyzing your eyes in the mountains and the beautiful Shiva Statue below the open blue sky. This viewpoint at 1500 m is breathtaking with lots of blessings.
How to visit Shiva Statue in Pumdikot
Nepal is already famous for great hiking trails like Everest Base Camp and beautiful short hikes like Chisapani Nagarkot and the newly established Shiva Statue in Pumdikot Nepal is a great day Hike and it will add great value to enjoy your holiday. If you are planning to hike the Pumdikot then you can start early in the morning in Pokhara and hike up the World Peace Pagoda.
You can choose from various ways, like hiking trails, blacktopped roads, and cycling trails, to get to the place. And after you reach the Peace Pagoda, either visit the Buddhist shrine or head uphill to Pumdikot Danda. The big Shiva statue and the Pumdikot view tower are about 13 km southwest of the primary market of Pokhara.
The place is about 45 minutes uphill from the Peace Pagoda. The trails are pure and in a natural state and hiking to get to Shiva Statue in Pumdikot can add beautiful trails to your destination, easy is never fun.
You can experience a clear view of Phewa Lake, you might have done boating in this lake if you have been to Pokhara before. Following the trail, you can see beautiful temples and Shrines. Once you get higher you can feel the mountain ranges glowing with sunrise in the morning and wider and clear mountain range view all the time if the sky is clear. Mountain ranges like Manaslu Himal, Mt Dhaulagiri, Mt Machhapuchre, Mt Annapurna, Mt Himchuli, etc can be seen during the trail.
