Changu Narayan Temple
चाँगुनारायण मन्दिर
One of the oldest Hindu temples in the valley, dedicated to Vishnu. Stone inscriptions in its courtyard date back to the 5th century, and the site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The temple sits in a hilltop village about 6 km north of Bhaktapur. The two-tiered pagoda temple was rebuilt in 1702, but the Licchavi-period stone pillar inscription in the courtyard, dated 464 CE, is Nepal's oldest written record. There are also fine stone carvings of Garuda and avatars of Vishnu, and carved wooden struts. The entrance fee for foreign visitors is about 300 rupees. A taxi from Bhaktapur takes about 20 minutes. You can also walk down from Nagarkot. A small folk museum is at the village entrance.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Boudhanath Stupa
- Kopan Monastery
- Everest Mountain Flight
- Pashupatinath Temple
- Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
- Budhanilkantha Temple
- Nagarkot
- Narayanhiti Palace Museum