My daughter’s summer vacation started, and we made a trip to Sanga Mahadev Temple on Monday. The Sanga Mahadev Statue is a very popular travel destination among Nepalese travelers. I combine this trip with my trip to Banepa. I often travel to Banepa for foundation work. I am working with the foundation called Helping Thulo Parsel. This foundation is building earthquake-resistant houses in my village.
Firstly, we drove to Banepa and it took around an hour to reach there; then I bought building materials and load in the bus. After doing my task in Banepa, I drove back to Sanga. Banepa to Sanga is around a 10-minute drive, and we got off there in Sanga to visit the Sanga Mahadev Temple. I was there 6 years ago with my fiancé, and this time together with my daughter. After a few minutes of walking, we reached the viral Sanga bridge (Pul)
In the Sanga bridge (Pul), many people were walking here and there, and we also joined them. People are taking photos and videos, and most of them are making Tiktok videos. The bride was a bit shaken while we were walking because more than 50 people were walking at the same time. We enjoyed the walk a bit, and more importantly, enjoyed the views of Bhaktpur and Kathmandu. And of course, the vehicle on the road moving to and from Banepa and Kathmandu.
Suppose you are an amateur hiker and are looking for more hikes connected with Sanga. Then you can do Dhulikhel, Namobuddha, or Nagarkot.
Why is the Sanga Mahadev Temple (Statue) popular?
Mahadev is one of the most worshipped gods in the Hindu religion and culture. It’s said that the statue of Mahadeva in Sanga is the tallest statue in the world. And Nepali people, especially the Hindu Community, go and pray to Shiva. The trip to Sanga Mahadev Temple is both a religious and a fun activity, and with family is always great. The main reason why this place is famous is religious beliefs, and a great place for enjoying the Kathmandu and Bhaktapur views.
Also, this place is on the Araniko Highway, and many people see the giant shrine of Shiva. This massive Shiva Statue is also known as the Kailashnath Mahadev statue. And it’s the world’s tallest too. Because of that, this place is getting popular among the local people. I also used to see that bridge and statue whenever I traveled to Banepa and my hometown, Temal. So that I made a tour of the Sanga Mahadev Temple with my family.
How to make a trip to Sanga Mahadev Temple?
First, you need to drive to Ratna Park, Kathmandu, and then catch a bus to Banepa, Dhulikhel, or Panauti. The bus will take you through Koteswore, Naya Thimi, Bhaktpur Suryabinayak, Nalinchowk, and then Sanga. The bus is going every five minutes from Ratna Park. If you don’t want to come to Ratna Park, you can catch a bus in Koteswore or any part of the Araniko Highway. And if you want to travel by private vehicle, you just follow the highway to Banepa.
Attractions of Sanga
In Sanga, there are several things that attracts visitors, and those things are the reasons to make a trip to Sanga Mahadev Temple. Those attractions are the suspension bridge, swings, the longest Shiva Statue, and the resort run by the Hilltop group. This trip with my family was just enjoying the bridge, because we did the rest of the things we did. So that we just went onto the bridge and backed from there. But we tested Yammy Lashi (yogurt juice) and took some photos.
