Suryabinayak Temple
सूर्यविनायक मन्दिर
An elephant-headed Ganesh temple on a forested hillside south of the old city. It is named for the first rays of morning sun that reach the image, and it overlooks Bhaktapur's old town.
Suryabinayak is one of the four Ganesh temples of the Kathmandu Valley, and legend says it can bless children so that they begin to speak. From the southern side of the old city, cross the Hanumante River and climb the stone steps for about 20 to 30 minutes. The forest is thick and monkeys are common, so keep your food secure. Around the temple are small shrines and tea stalls, and from the terrace you can see the red-brick rooftops of the old town. Admission is free, and early morning or late afternoon is the best time to visit.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Pottery Square
- Siddha Pokhari
- Nyatapola Temple
- Bhairavnath Temple
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Dattatreya Square & Peacock Window
- Kailashnath Mahadev Statue
- Panauti