Changu Narayan

Last Thursday, after visiting Bhaktapur, Lava took me to visit Changu Narayan temple. This temple sits on top of a hill and from the village surrounding it we can see the entire Kathmandu valley! It is breathtaking!

The Temple is very pretty and its origins and many of the stone sculptures around it date from the 4th century, during the Licchavi period. The Temple itself is from 1702, when it was reconstructed after a fire. The wood carvings are particularly amazing, it is different and very intricate.

Garuda statue dated from the 5th century

From Changu Narayan temple there is walking trail to Bhaktapur, which is only 4 miles to the south. Our guide in this visit, Lava's friend, was great and taught me a lot about Hindu images and culture.

I was very grateful to READ Nepal to have offered me this special treat, a visit to two amazing sites which I would probably have not had the chance to see if it wasn't for them!

Village of Changu Narayan