Temple, monastery or heritage site · 963 m
Nuwakot
A hilltop fort town above the Trishuli valley, where Prithvi Narayan Shah built a seven-storey palace during the unification of Nepal.
Kathmandu Valleyदेवीघाट
Devighat
A riverside pilgrimage site at the confluence of the Tadi and Trishuli rivers, a short way from Bidur and below historic Nuwakot.
This is Devighat at the Tadi and Trishuli confluence near Bidur in Nuwakot, not Devghat at the Kali Gandaki and Trishuli confluence near Chitwan.
- Altitude
- -*
- Best months
- Oct-Mar
- Type
- Temple, monastery or heritage site
- District
- Nuwakot, Bagmati
- Permit
- None needed
Higher seasonal exposure: flooding (Jun-Sep), landslides (Jun-Sep).
Why go
Devighat is a sacred riverside site at the meeting of the Tadi and Trishuli rivers, close to Bidur, the headquarters town of Nuwakot district. Confluences are considered holy in Hindu practice, and the ghats here are used for ritual bathing, worship and cremation by families from across the district.
The setting is a broad, warm valley floor with sandbanks, temples and shrines near the water, and the hill of Nuwakot with its old palace complex rising above. Visitors usually come as part of a trip to Nuwakot Durbar, stopping at the confluence to see the ghats and the rivers meeting, or on the way along the road towards Rasuwa and the Langtang region.
The name is also attached to a hydropower scheme on the Trishuli nearby, and the area around the confluence has grown with roads and settlement. Even so, early mornings at the ghats, when people come to bathe and make offerings, show the site's continuing religious role.
History and culture
The Trishuli valley around Bidur and Nuwakot was strategically important in the eighteenth century, when Prithvi Narayan Shah of Gorkha captured Nuwakot as a step towards conquering the Kathmandu Valley. Nuwakot became a royal seat, and the valley below it, including the confluence at Devighat, was part of this core landscape of the early Shah state.
As at other river confluences in Nepal, Devighat draws bathers on auspicious days in the Hindu calendar, and the ghats are an important place for funeral rites for communities in the district. The site's shrines are dedicated to goddesses and other Hindu deities, reflecting the 'Devi' in its name.
Things to do in Devighat
Visit the ghats
Walk along the ghats and shrines at the confluence, respecting any rituals in progress.
Combine with Nuwakot Durbar
Climb or drive up to the palace complex at Nuwakot for history and views over the valley.
Stop on the Langtang road
Break the journey between Kathmandu and Rasuwa at Bidur and the confluence.
Weather and the best time to visit Devighat
Weather in Devighat
Conditions change fast in the mountains.
Weather data: MET Norway, licensed CC BY 4.0. A forecast, not a guarantee.
Best time to visit
Oct-Mar
- Good month: Jan
- Good month: Feb
- Good month: Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Good month: Oct
- Good month: Nov
- Good month: Dec
- Autumn (Sep-Nov)
- October and November are dry and pleasant, and festival days bring more pilgrims.
- Winter (Dec-Feb)
- December to February is mild by day, with morning fog in the valley.
- Spring (Mar-May)
- March is comfortable; April and May get hot on the valley floor.
- Monsoon (Jun-Aug)
- June to September brings very high river levels and frequent landslides on the roads; stay well back from the water.
Where to stay
HotelsGuesthouses
Hotels and guesthouses in Bidur; small heritage-style lodgings and homestays around Nuwakot Durbar on the hill.
No partner stays are listed here yet. List a property.
Getting there
Devighat is near Bidur, reached by road from Kathmandu via Kakani and Ranipauwa.
Nearest hub: Kathmandu
- roadKathmandu to Bidur (Trishuli Bazaar) by local bus or private vehicle via Kakani, then a short local ride or walk to the confluence.
- roadFrom Bidur, continue up the hill road to Nuwakot Durbar.
Permits and fees
None needed
No permit or ticket is needed to visit the confluence.
Verify before travel: permit rules and fees change. Checked 2026-10-08 against Nuwakot District, Wikipedia.
Risks and conditions
Seasonal risks around Devighat
What this place is typically exposed to, and when. These are seasonal patterns, not a report on conditions now.
Floodinghigh in a typical yearJun-Sep
The Trishuli and Tadi run very high in the monsoon; ghats and sandbanks can flood and currents are dangerous.
Landslideshigh in a typical yearJun-Sep
The roads through the Trishuli corridor are prone to monsoon landslides and closures.
Heatlow in a typical yearApr-Jun
The valley floor is hot before the monsoon; visit early or late in the day.
Check current conditions before you travel
Roads, trails, passes and flights change with the weather and with roadworks, and nothing on this page describes conditions today. Before you set off, check the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology for weather and flood warnings, the Nepal Disaster Risk Reduction Portal for incidents, and the local authority, police or your licensed operator for road, trail and flight status.
Practical tips
- Cremations take place at the ghats; do not photograph funeral rites.
- Dress modestly and remove shoes where asked at shrines.
- Do not swim in the rivers; currents are strong in all seasons.
- Bidur has banks and shops for supplies.
Questions about Devighat
Is Devighat the same as Devghat near Chitwan?
No. Devighat is at the Tadi-Trishuli confluence in Nuwakot; Devghat is at the Kali Gandaki-Trishuli confluence near Chitwan.
How far is Devighat from Nuwakot Durbar?
It lies in the valley below the Nuwakot hill, a short drive from the palace complex via Bidur.
Is there an entry fee at Devighat?
No ticket is needed to visit the confluence and its ghats.
When is the best time to visit?
October to March, outside the monsoon when the rivers are high and roads unreliable.
Nearby
Viewpoint · 2,030 m
Kakani
A quiet hill station just outside the Kathmandu Valley in Nuwakot, with Himalayan views, strawberry farms and memorial parks.
Town or village · 2,030 m
Dhunche
The district headquarters of Rasuwa and the road-side start of the Gosaikunda trail.
Valley or region
Langtang
The trekking region closest to Kathmandu: glacier valleys, holy lakes and Hyolmo villages across Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Sindhupalchok.
Editorial draft: facts are being checked against the sources below. Last checked 2026-10-08. Sources: Nuwakot District, Wikipedia, Bidur, Wikipedia, Trishuli River, Wikipedia