Changu Narayan

Both the old Nepalese temple and the community that surrounds it are known as Changu Narayan. Changu Narayan is Nepal's oldest temple, located 12 kilometers east of Kathmandu in the Bhaktapur district. It boasts traditional Newari-style architecture that remains loyal to its heritage. The majestic temple, with its two-story brick-red building, is perched on a hill known as Changu or Dolagiri.

Lord Vishnu is honored at the Changu Narayan temple, which holds several of his avatars as well as other deities. And, like every other Hindu temple on the subcontinent, this one has two independent narratives about its past: one that corresponds to recorded history as we know it, and the other that is based on local mythology. A large forest of Champak trees surrounds Changu Narayan, and this forest plays a key role in the temple's stories.

Timings: 24 hours

Time Required: 1-2 hrs

Entry Fee: No entry fee