Greg Willis

Changunarayan Vacations

4.5

2 reviews

Perched at a 1,700m, the Changu Narayan Temple is one of the Kathmandu's oldest sanctuaries. It's one of seven monuments that, in 1979, became UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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Place or Historical Monument
Art & Culture
Unesco World Heritage

Changunarayan: How to get there?

6km by taxi from Bhaktapur

Changunarayan: When to go?

October to March

Changunarayan: For how long?

One day

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Changunarayan: What to see in the surroundings?

What our travelers think about their stay

Village and temple dedicated to Vishnu, on the outskirts of the rice fields of Bhaktapur.

My suggestion

The area has been seriously damaged during the 2015 earthquake (I went there the year before), so a few temples might be ruined... Information to be confirmed on site or when you are planning your trip to Nepal.

Perched at a 1,700m, the Changu Narayan Temple is one of the Kathmandu's oldest sanctuaries. It's one of seven monuments that, in 1979, became UNESCO World Heritage Sites

My suggestion

Even though it's in an isolated area, this is a must-see of the Kathmandu Valley. Don't be surprised if you have to pay to enter the town of Changunarayan.

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