The 3 stories giant temple was built in 16th century was built in 16th century. The yard of the temple offer a nice over looking view to downtown of Kathmandu.

This is one of the great Gumpa in the Kathmandu valley where monks can learn about Buddhism and others can come to take meditation courses and visitors to see the Buddhist culture life style.

Perched on the highest hill of the historic town of Kirtipur, the Uma Maheshwor Temple is not just a religious site but a symbol of resilience, offering one of the most breathtaking panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley. It is a place where history, architecture, and spirituality converge. The Uma Maheshwor Temple originally built in 1655 AD by the Malla King Raghava Deva, it was severely damaged by cannon fire during Prithvi Narayan Shah's 1767 siege of the town and later contributed to its repair. The current three-tiered pagoda is a 1950s reconstruction, though it houses a much older shrine containing the sacred Shiva Lingam. Architecturally, the temple showcases classic Newari style with intricate wood carvings on its struts and torana. Its approach is guarded by two magnificent, weathered stone lions, ranked among the valley's finest, while a distinctively styled Shikhar spire temple nearby adds to the site's architectural diversity.