Nepali temple

In the early 1800s, a Nepali king went into exile in Varanasi and decided he missed home so much that he'd build a miniature Pashupatinath right here on the banks of the Ganga. That's the Nepali Temple — also called Kathwala Mandir (Wooden Temple) or Mini Khajuraho — and it's one of the most visually stunning temples in all of Varanasi. Rana Bahadur Shah, King of Nepal, took exile in Varanasi from 1800 to 1804 and started construction. But fate had other plans — he was stabbed to death by his stepbrother in 1806. His son Girvan Yuddha completed the project 20 years after the deadline, and the land was formally transferred by Kashi Naresh in 1843. Timings: Open daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Entry Fee: There is a nominal maintenance fee (approx. ₹20–₹50) for tourists to enter the inner courtyard.