Pilot Baba is the name of a guru who left his work as a pilot to discover true serenity after witnessing the repercussions of war and human conflict. An ashram is a sanctuary or holy site, and Pilot Baba’s Ashram is situated on a lovely hill with panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley. The hike is moderately easy, with an elevation gain of about 650 mt. A famous Ashram known as Pilot Baba is located 6 km south of Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Apart from Bhaktapur‘s historical, cultural, and traditional characteristics, the trail to Pilot Baba is a unique element of the city. It’s a fast trip to the top of the hill in the countryside to immerse yourself in nature.

Wing Commander Kapil Singh was the previous name of an Indian Spiritual Guru known as Pilot Baba. Kapil Singh served in the Indian Air Force as a fighter pilot. Fighter Kapil was in battle near the NEFA line during the 1962 war when his jet lost control and contact with the base, and he had no idea where to land. The officials had given up any prospect of making contact with the commander. According to Pilot Baba, his spiritual guru, Hari Baba, came in the cockpit at that point and directed him to a safe landing. The encounter changed his life, and he withdrew from the Air Force after ten years, at the age of 33, to pursue a spiritual life. After witnessing the devastating impacts of war and human struggle, he chose this road in search of true peace. He has established ashrams throughout India as well as in other nations such as Japan and Nepal.

Visitors must pay a Rs. 10 entry charge to enter the ashram’s grounds. The ashram’s management committee collects this money to keep the temple and grounds in good repair. When you enter the premises, you’ll notice a large stone-paved courtyard with a 2-story Shikhara-style Shiva temple (known as Somnath Temple).A large interior meditation hall, a shrine for Hindu ascetics, and a Sanskrit school that teaches Vedic Hinduism doctrines are also located within the courtyard. After noon, the temple grounds are closed to the public and reopened in the evening. The ashram also has a backyard that is open to the public.