Where is Bagmati River located?

Bagmati River is located in Central Development Region, Nepal.

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Bagmati River

बागमती नदी

River in Nepal and India

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The Bagmati River flows through the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal, separating the cities of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, before flowing through Madesh Province of southern Nepal and joining the Kamla River in the Indian state of Bihar. It is considered holy by both Hindus and Buddhists. A number of Hindu temples are located on its banks.

Quick facts

Type: river wd
Located in: Central Development Region (development region of Nepal) wd
Coordinates: 26.2290° N, 85.6376° E wd

About

The importance of the Bagmati also lies in the fact that Hindus are cremated on the banks of this holy river, and Kirants are buried in the hills by its side. According to the Nepalese Hindu tradition, the dead body must be dipped three times into the Bagmati before cremation, so that the reincarnation cycle may be ended. The chief mourner (usually the first son) who lights the funeral pyre must take a holy river-water bath immediately after cremation. Many relatives who join the funeral procession also take a bath in the river or sprinkle holy water on their bodies at the end of the cremation. It is believed that the Bagmati River purifies people spiritually.

Nearby places

Mukhiyapatti Musharniya Rural Municipality — 46 km
Suga Bhawani — 47 km
Parsa Pateli — 47 km
Matihani, Mahottari — 47 km
Tulsiyani Jabdi — 48 km
Nainhi — 49 km

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Rising Kulekhani reservoir prompts flood alert along Bagmati river31 October 2026

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Where is Bagmati River located?: Bagmati River is located in Central Development Region, Nepal.

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Last updated 7 November 2026 · facts checked 7 November 2026

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"Bagmati River". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/places/bagmati-river. Retrieved 7 November 2026.

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