# Pathibhara Devi Temple

_Temple in Nepal_

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Last updated: 2026-10-31

> Pathibhara Devi/Mukumlung Temple (Nepali: पाथिभरा देवी मन्दिर) is one of the most significant Shaktipeeth in Nepal, located on the top hill of Taplejung mountains. It is also considered one of the holy places for the Nepalese people. Worshippers from different parts of Nepal and India visit the temple during special occasions, as it is believed that a pilgrimage to the temple ensures the fulfillment of the pilgrims' wishes.

## Quick facts

- **Type:** ward of Nepal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7144777#P31))
- **Located in:** Taplejung District (district of Nepal) › Koshi Province (province of Nepal) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7144777#P131))
- **Coordinates:** 27.4294, 87.7677

## About

The temple is located 19.4 North East from Phungling municipality at an elevation of 3,794 m (12,448 ft) (20448 feet above sea level and temperature around -2 to 1 degree Celsius). It serves as a secondary route of Kanchenjunga trek. The list of devotees includes the ex-Royal family of Nepal. The pilgrims offer animal sacrifices, gold and silver to please the goddess.

Pathibhara Temple is also a side route to the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek.

## Questions

**Where is Pathibhara Devi Temple located?**  
Pathibhara Devi Temple is located in Taplejung District, Koshi Province, Nepal.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pathibhara Devi Temple](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pathibhara_Devi_Temple) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikipedia (Nepali): पाथीभरा देवी](https://ne.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A5%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%AD%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE_%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%B5%E0%A5%80_%28%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AA%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%9C%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%99%29) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q7144777](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7144777) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Pathibhara 2014.JPG by Avista7 (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pathibhara_2014.JPG)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Pathibhara Devi Temple, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Pathibhara 2014.JPG — Avista7, CC BY-SA 4.0.

## Cite this page

"Pathibhara Devi Temple". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/places/pathibhara-devi-temple. Retrieved 4 November 2026.