Changu Narayan Temple Tourism

Type of destination: Heritage Site

Changu Narayan Temple, located atop a hill in Bhaktapur District of Nagarkot, Nepal, is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is one of the oldest in Nepal, with origins stretching back to the early 4th century. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, revered for its outstanding architecture and intricate wood, metal, and stone artworks. The double-roofed temple is richly decorated with sculptures and carvings that are masterpieces of Nepalese art. In addition to its religious significance, the temple offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the Kathmandu Valley and the Himalayas on clear days. Visitors can explore the temple precinct, which houses several other smaller temples, shrines, and historical pillars, including the Garuda pillar with an inscription from the 5th century. The Changu Museum nearby provides insights into the temple's history and the importance of the Changu Narayan area in the development of Nepali culture.

Top 10 Reviews on Changu Narayan Temple

Hudsonmccraw

Wrote on 23rd Jun, 2024

Historic Hindu Temple

This temple is a little ways from Kathmandu, in the Bhaktapur district. It looks pretty solid and reeks of historical significance. There were still some repairs on going from the 2015 earthquake,..

cristoph2010

Wrote on 16th Jun, 2024

Work of art

Fortunately, June is low tourist season so this place isn't overcrowded. There are many steps to climb but it's not too bad. There are restaurants and shops selling religious artifacts and other craft..

SSDelhi

Wrote on 18th Apr, 2024

A beautiful shrine, strongly recommended

one of the most colourful and intricately carved temples that we visited in and around Kathmandu. It was a bit crowded, nonetheless serene. The shops leading to the temple were much more economical th..

rons320

Wrote on 5th Oct, 2023

Changu Narayan

It's beautiful temple but the sanitary conditions of the site are appalling. They have goats there walking freely which is fine, but no one even thinks of taking care of their manure. Non-Hindus are ..

ToruO

Wrote on 7th Aug, 2022

One of the oldest attraction in Kathmandu

Located in a mountainous area in the outskirts of Kathmandu. One of the 7 World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu that you should visit. Entrance is not so expensive compared to the other major tourist spot..