Giant Shiva Statue Transforms Pumdikot into Major Tourist Destination Near Pokhara

Pokhara. The construction of a massive statue of Lord Shiva at Pumdikot in the Pokhara Valley has turned the area into a tourist destination. This location is rapidly gaining popularity as a new spot for both domestic and international tourists visiting Pokhara.A 51-foot tall statue of Lord Shiva has been erected at Pumdikot. Structures, including the statue, have been built with the objective of establishing a religious tourism hub. Across approximately 22 ropanis of land, structures such as the giant Shiva statue, 108 Shivlingas, a damaru (drum), and a kalash (pot) have been constructed.From Pumdikot, located 13 kilometers from Pokhara...