18/07/2026
Thanthap Bhagwati temple Baglung
Height: Approximately 1,500 to 2,000 meters above sea level.
Religion: Hinduism (dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati). The temple is famous for traditional rituals, including animal sacrifices during festivals, and is often visited alongside the historic Khadka Kot (weapons house).
Temperature: A humid subtropical to temperate climate.
Average temperatures range from 15°C to 25°C in the spring/summer and drop to 5°C to 15°C during winter.
Distance to Thanthap BhagwatiFrom Baglung Bazaar: Approximately 30-40 km (depending on the specific trail/road network heading south towards Arjewa/Paiyun).
From Pokhara: Approximately 105 km via road, typically taking about 3.5 to 4.5 hours by jeep or bus (routing via the Kaligandaki Corridor).
From Kathmandu: Approximately 305 km, requiring a road trip of 9 to 10 hours.