The temple complex features a unique collection of stone inscriptions dating back to the 6th-century Licchavi period.
The site contains a legendary meditation cave believed to have been used by spiritual practitioners for centuries.
The goddess Bajrayogini is revered by both Buddhists and Hindus as a wrathful form of the divine feminine.
The pagoda architecture follows the traditional Newari style, utilizing intricately carved wooden struts.
The temple holds significant annual festivals, particularly during the Nepali month of Chaitra, when the deity is paraded through Sankhu.
The location is geographically positioned at the foothills of the Mani Chur mountain range.
The Bajrayogini Temple is a historic Newari religious site situated on a hillside in the Sankhu region, northeast of Kathmandu. The complex consists of a three-story pagoda-style temple dedicated to the tantric goddess Bajrayogini. The main sanctum houses an image of the deity, flanked by representations of Singhini and Vyaghini. The temple site is noted for its collection of stone sculptures, including historical inscriptions and Chaityas dating back to the Licchavi and Malla periods. Several smaller shrines and a secluded meditation cave are integrated into the wooded hillside surrounding the primary structure. The temple serves as a center for both Hindu and Buddhist practitioners. It is accessed by a long stone staircase that ascends from the village of Sankhu.
From the elevated platform near the main entrance looking back toward the Sankhu valley.
Wear sturdy footwear as the climb involves a long series of stone steps.
Carry sufficient water as there are limited facilities once you begin the ascent.
Respect local customs by requesting permission before photographing worshippers.
Attempting to photograph the interior sanctum where photography is strictly prohibited.
The site remains open daily, though it becomes significantly crowded during the annual Bajrayogini Jatra festival in spring.
Remove leather items and shoes before entering the temple sanctum; dress modestly covering shoulders and knees.
