Changu Narayan Temple

The Changu Narayan Temple is adorned by some of the best specimen of stone, wood, and metal craft in the valley. The temple stands as the epitome of culture, religion, history and faith of the Kathmandu valley. Inside the Changunarayan temple is a esteemed figure of Garuda. It is among one of the most important monuments of the Kathmandu valley. Situated 18 km east of Kathmandu city and standing 1541 meters above the sea level, this monument is significant from religious cultural historical archeological viewpoints. This place was listed by the UNESCO in the world heritage list. The site is termed with different names such as Champakaranya, Dolashiker and Dolaparuat, but it is famous with the name of Changunarayan. This site was built by king Haridutta Verma in 325 AD. The lord residing in this place is worshipped by the Hindus as Garuda Narayan. This temple is one of the glories examples of the splendors of the golden days of Lichhavis.