Pathibhara Devi
पाथीभरा देवी
A powerful wish-fulfilling goddess on a high ridge in far-eastern Nepal, deeply revered by hill and Limbu communities and pilgrims from Nepal and India.
Deity
Goddess Pathibhara (Bhagwati)
Location
Taplejung
Koshi
Altitude
≈3,794 m
Main festival
Dashain
Pathibhara Devi sits at about 3,794 m above Taplejung, reached by a steep climb that is itself an act of devotion. Devotees believe the goddess fulfils sincere wishes and offer prayers, especially during Dashain and on full-moon days.
The site offers sweeping views of Kanchenjunga and the eastern Himalaya, and is increasingly accessible with new road and (planned) cable-car links.
Highlights
Wish-fulfilling hilltop goddess (≈3,794 m)
Sacred to Limbu and hill communities
Kanchenjunga panoramas
Major pilgrimage at Dashain and full moons
How to reach
Drive to Taplejung/Suketar, then trek (or use new road links) up to the shrine.
Best time to visit
Spring and autumn; festival peaks at Dashain.
Pathibhara Devi, answered
Which deity is worshipped at Pathibhara Devi?+
Pathibhara Devi is dedicated to Goddess Pathibhara (Bhagwati) (a Hindu site) in Pathibhara hilltop, Taplejung, Taplejung, Koshi Province.
How do I reach Pathibhara Devi?+
Drive to Taplejung/Suketar, then trek (or use new road links) up to the shrine.
What is the best time to visit Pathibhara Devi?+
Spring and autumn; festival peaks at Dashain.
What is the main festival at Pathibhara Devi?+
The main festival at Pathibhara Devi is Dashain.
Other temples & pilgrimage sites
Sources & data note
Temple histories, deities and festival associations are drawn from the Nepal Tourism Board, temple trusts and the Department of Archaeology. Altitudes and coordinates are approximate. Festival dates follow the lunar calendar and shift each year. Several sites (Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Lumbini) are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List — see the heritage section for the formal listing.