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Changu Narayan Temple

Dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, Changu Narayan Temple is situated on a ridge overlooking the Kathmandu Valley, and is one of the oldest and most impressive examples of pagoda architecture in Nepal, believed to be 1,600 years old. The complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is known for its incredible woodcarvings, metal inscriptions and stone statues adorning the courtyard, all dating between the 5th and 13th centuries.

Address: Nine miles (15km) from Kathmandu

Admission: NPR 20 (extra NPR 20 charged for cameras)

 



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